Sometimes it’s surrendering the ability to get your money back at all… see this thread on Norada Capitalhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/960/topics/1196567-nora...Unrelated to any investment I have made or even real estate, I have watched both my parents fall victim to clever marketing scams where they lost a combined 6 figure sums - both from in person marketed investments… so not something like a phone scam… but was a private placement “opportunity” not unlike how a syndications are offered, where management siphoned off investor money and used it for their own purposes.   

I would send them on message that says, "Please secure the home and leave the keys on the kitchen counter.

Negotiations focused on a win-win approach, securing the property at $197,000, aligning with market value, while setting us up for a profitable resale with a trusted buyer on the same day.

All that's due is the security deposit, for you to return as long as no damages to the property. 

Negotiation involved a thorough analysis of the property’s potential and local comps, allowing us to secure it at a price that would ensure profitability after renovation.

Show that you’re knowledgeable and consistently securing great deals where the numbers work.Unlike other types of leads, nurturing a cash buyer’s trust doesn’t take much time.

If the 10 year treasury is at 5% which is guaranteed, investors will want a risk premium for the mortgage backed security which here is a great article on it. 

For our private lenders, we use people in our local real estate community.

Texas is exploring several public-private partnerships to tackle housing affordability, especially as demand outpaces supply.

Should I consider private lending, HELOC or another short term lending to fund the home construction?