I am also a lender, with Chase Bank, but want to expand my knowledge on hard money and private financing options.

For example, if property values increase rapidly, the owner may feel they gave away too much, while if values drop, investors may feel short-changed.That’s a risk inherent in any long-term financial agreement, but it’s worth noting that the same dynamics apply to traditional real estate deals (e.g., buyers and sellers making decisions based on current interest rates or market conditions).3.

Attitude and professionalism are paramount; product knowledge next, and then there's your contact/follow-up systems.Put that together, price-test against the market, and you'll have a sustainable, constantly expanding, and very profitable venture.Good luck! 

Yes, we exist.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Detroit is appreciating rapidly, due to many factors, and it still cash flows or at least allows you to operate near break even.

While I'm grateful for the appreciation, there comes a purchase price for new acquisitions where the returns diminish rapidly and tougher to find properties that fit my buy box. 

The reason for this is the university will likely want to expand & your street could have a high potential of being bought out by the university.

He took a 401(k) loan to fund the down payment on a four-unit building in a rapidly appreciating neighborhood.

I think if I can achieve that I will rapidly learn, then be able to evaluate what steps might be best for the next stages.

We have done out of state investing and we hold 3 SFH and one Town home in Atlanta, GA and looking to expand our portfolio.We attend a monthly meetup every 2nd thursday in the month.