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Kobina Grant Excited to join the community
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here is a link that provides fantastic information on the turnkey investing option from BP. 
Jeremy H Barton New Again Investor in Hartford
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
I was actually born in Hartford - would love to know how the market is over there!
David Treat Real Estate Future for 2025
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
If mass deportations were to actually happen, it could slightly ease demand, mainly in larger cities, but probably not enough to change rent rates.
David F. Co-op appraisal valuation
24 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Karen WanamartaThe zoning is R2, which includes a wide variety of options that includes multifamily, which is defined in the general plan below in this excerpt. 
Kolby Knickerbocker should I sell a property to pull out $500K and invest it elsewhere?
15 January 2025 | 18 replies
You would actually be borrowing less money than originally but at a higher rate.   
David Ondrich Privvy vs Bigger Pocket Pro
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm actually not familiar with Privy at all!
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option
Joel Oh salt water hot tub
13 January 2025 | 23 replies
I like the tub (it wasn't cheap, about 12 grand) but there's not great service options where I live and not sure if I would get it again since I mostly have to take care of it. 
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Sometimes I actually walk away from the deal - Not All Creative Financing Deals Make Sense. 
Logan Jamieson Frustration with current market: Seeking wisdom, encouragement, lend me your tenacity
4 February 2025 | 17 replies
and that was owner occ.. todays rates are pretty normal actually. what you can do if you want though is find a really good HML and let them place a loan for you making 10 to 12% while your wait for things to change to a situation that you feel you want to move forward be more net return than buying a rental thats for sure. of course no tax bene's but there really is not that much tax benefit on one rental.. so just some alternatives.