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Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
No one wants to waste their time.
Kwanza P. Phishing Attempts Messages
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
No, can you share a screenshot?
Jack Larkin Lee Arnold's Capital Syndicate
21 January 2025 | 74 replies
Hi Jessica, have you called his office to voice your concerns?
Curtis Cutler cashing in 401k? rethinking retirement.
5 February 2025 | 10 replies
No Personal Use: You or family members cannot live in or personally use the property.2.
Denise Evans Tenant Estoppel Letters
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
The signing parties are "stopped" from saying anything different after they sign the letter.Each Tenant Estoppel Letter states the attached copy of the tenant lease is accurate and was signed by the tenant, there are no other written or verbal agreements, the tenant has paid rent through a certain date, and there is no prepaid rent other than the current month.
David W. Should I Build My Own ADU - Multi Unit?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
I have 1000 sqft so $250k.if I have no GC and manage all the subcontractors I will not have a Rolodex so have to find subcontractors and I’m sure there are a million other complexities.
Drew Poniewaz Seller/ Owner finance restrictions on Zillow
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hi Drew,  I'm no surprised. 
Ed Lopez Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
We get angry responses all the time because NO ONE READS anymore.
Steve K. Due On Sale Clause About to Become More Common?
12 January 2025 | 185 replies
Banks had no reason to call notes due.
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.