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Rick Im 2nd mortgage lender
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
Most (not all) HELOCs require that the property is titled to an individual (not LLC) and are full doc, meaning your employment history, income, DTI etc will be factors.
Rebecca Gona New to STR -Excited but scared- need to learn!
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
Market selection is tough because there are so many choices.
Ashley Wilson Pros and Cons of Joining a Coaching Program
27 January 2025 | 29 replies
While a mentor is helpful, I don't think these coaching programs can dedicate enough time to individual students to provide that.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Frank Pyle Seeking Advice on Financing an Airbnb/Short-Term Rental
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
If not, ride out the 12 months with the hard money lender.People have to make good choices and not over extend themselves just for the sake of buying something they really can't afford or that doesn't make good cash flow.
Clarase Mika Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
The combination of Germany's stable economy, well-regulated property market, relatively low interest rates, and the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation make it a compelling choice for U.S.
David Oh Profit Sharing Bonus for Property Mangement Staff
26 January 2025 | 9 replies
A tiered system works well: reward individual performance (e.g., quick work order completion) and team-based success (e.g., overall portfolio stability or income growth).Be cautious when setting pay expectations.
Mark Forest Syndication capital calls
14 January 2025 | 37 replies
Looking for some advise if it is right choice to additional capital to this investmentHere is how I look at a capital call.
Shayan Sameer Advice Needed: HML vs. Business Loan or Credit for Fix & Flip Projects
9 January 2025 | 6 replies
We can also lend to both individuals and LLCs.I'd be happy to share my experience as both an investor and as a lender.
Saul Vargas I have $150k and equity on my home, looking 4 a property with some cashflow.
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
You have to be a serious individual that takes care business.