Freddie Mac SBL (Top Markets)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition)Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $7,500,000Loan Sizing: 80% LTV; 1.20x DCRAmortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5 / 7 / 10 Years (Fixed); 10 / 20 Years (Hybrid ARM)Partial Term IO: Available @ 80% LTV; 1.20x DCRFull Term IO: Available @ 65% LTV; 1.35x DCRRate Types: Fixed & Hybrid ARMRate Lock: At Loan ApplicationNon-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ "Bad Boy" CarveoutsPrepayment: Greater of YM / 1.00%Rate Buydowns: Up to 2.00% Assumable: Yes - Assumable LoanCash Out: Yes - Cash Out AvailableFANNIE MAE SMALL LOANSLoan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition)Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $9,000,000Loan Sizing: 80% LTV; 1.25x DCRAmortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5 / 7 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 30 YearsPartial Term IO: Available @ 80% LTV; 1.25x DCRFull Term IO: Available @ 65% LTV; 1.35x DCRRate Types: Fixed Rate Lock: At Loan CommitmentNon-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ "Bad Boy" CarveoutsPrepayment: YM; 3 Mos. @ 1.0%; 3 Mos. @ ParRate Buydowns: Up to 2.00% Assumable: Yes - Assumable LoanCash Out: Yes - Cash Out Available

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Leverage size is going to make a big difference here as well - rate between 10-12% is probably expected for first time flippers but other factors are key as well

Assuming these are legitimate offices, this seems like a good size organization.

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There are also REIA groups in nearly all major metros.Conferences: The Biggerpockets conference and/or the Best Ever Conference are two good ones that will let you meet investors of all shapes and sizes, from syndicators to LPs to direct owners in nearly all asset classes, from SFRs to Airbnbs to apartments and retail, industrial, RV parks, etc.

The size of risk is inversely proportional to how thorough you screen.  

LLC orS-Corp.Don't be in the wrong type ofentityFirst – Asset protectionbenefitSecond – Tax savings benefit Rental Real Estate – 1031(same in LLC or personal name)Syndicate - 15% or more in taxsavings, self-employment tax (flippers may use this) Expenses for write off &deductions: equipment & appliances, home-office ($5 per sq ft.), travel costs (related tobusiness), kids (income shifting by payingthem to work for you, meaning business related), membership, conferences &education, meal expenses for business, retirement strategies (selfdirected investing, tax-free or tax deducted, 401K/IRA)depreciation Pro-active Planning / Get a taxadviser Talk to your tax adviser inadvance Fire OutOrganize expenses, listquestions, changes (buy, sell, etc. properties.)Changing entity type from LLC toS-Corp etc.

However, you should factor in the legal cost of pursuing versus the size of your investment because this can be an expensive endeavor alone.

Have you verified her 3x income with the employer?