You can't actually pay it off directly because they've been securitized, and the people who invested in those securities did so because of the specific certainty of the payment schedule.What you do in a defeasance is use the proceeds of the sale or the funds from your new lender to purchase treasury bonds that are packaged to make the exact payment amounts and timings on the remaining term of the loan, and then assign those bonds to your old lender.

While I’m not a U.S. resident, I’m super excited to dive into the world of real estate investing in the U.S.

I invest mostly in the southeast and upper midwest.

Quote from @Aidan Birmingham: Hello, I have been speaking with an investor who would like to partner with me on some future real estate investments.

Quote from @Min Zhang: Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Columbus.

To keep these approvals valid, developments should secure public investment to support housing affordability and ensure that at least 50% of the units are affordable.

For every $100 million in public subsidies, approximately 1,157 co-living spaces could be created, compared to 313 studio apartments.The Bloomington City Council is reviewing potential ordinance language to facilitate co-living spaces, considering factors like parking, minimum square footage, and the definition of "family" in housing contexts.As real estate investors, it's essential to stay informed about such developments, as they can present new opportunities and models for investment.

Cleveland is a great market to invest in as well if you're looking for that higher cash-flow.

You buy investments and everything goes well, so you sit back on your laurels thinking this is a pretty easy gig.

If this is your first investment property I'd shy away from HML and look else where.