I have a private lender that's paying for the rehab and Shaker Heights has my money in escrow.

Future tenants would likely appreciate the extra storage, and it could make your duplex more attractive in the long run without the hefty upfront investment that a full conversion would require.Another idea is to repurpose the shed into a functional office space or a private workout area.

My assignment fees nearly doubled overnight, going from $20k per deal to $35k on average.Shortly after that, in April 2019, I learned about private lending through Chris Naugle’s Private Lending Masterclass and started implementing it.

Due to this, we have been investigating the possibility of purchasing land and using an owner-occupied construction loan to build a new property.

Most know to make those private but not all do and you would be surprised what shows up on those.The bottom line is dig, dig, dig.

While I believe anyone can joing CU's (unless they choose to stay private) they could have special considerations, like government employees/servive members where collections are a walk in the park so to speak.

Many gas stations have replaced tanks over the years without the kind of thorough investigation that is now required.

They're often looking for alternative investment options for clients.Securing funding from a private lender can be a fantastic option for your syndication efforts.

Quote from @Luis De la Puente: In your experience, how do you see private money lenders shaping the real estate market, especially for fix and flip projects?

Some popular methods include seller financing, which allows investors to avoid traditional lenders by negotiating terms directly with the seller, and leveraging private or hard money loans to secure fast funding with flexible terms.