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Carson Hyland New Investor -- Tips Needed!!!
1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Now it's 45 days with no rent and you realize something is wrong.
Geoffrey Serdar Engagement Fee for a loan: LENDBASE
29 January 2025 | 31 replies
I don't believe in marriage so I ain't paying no engagement fee.
Kenneth T. Had anyone heard of Cogo Capital?
27 January 2025 | 29 replies
In all the other states where this is legal there is no state or fed reporting or oversight.. thats the point..
Dylan Gomez Inherited a property and remodeled it now its ready to sell
28 January 2025 | 11 replies
You will, most likely own no taxes. 
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. 
Vina Merrill In eating in Chattanooga
30 January 2025 | 2 replies
No slowdown in demand in sight, but we shall see. 
Andrew Katz Should I Keep these Tenants?
30 January 2025 | 13 replies
No offense, but hire a PMC because:1) You hate the process of placing tenants.2) You didn't do a very good job of screening the current ones.Sometimes we have to get out of our own way to find success!
Holly Thorsen Lending question re: HELOC/loan options
4 February 2025 | 6 replies
I did follow up with them but unfortunately, they told me they do not service residents in GA with no ties to the university.
Ryan Guffey Kansas city meet up options
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn. 
Taylor McClure I’ve heard of buying pre-foreclosures, anyone have experience?
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
They have no cash to qualify for a rental or even pay for the move.