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Torrean Edwards Stepping out on faith, but looking for support/advice
6 February 2025 | 19 replies
If you're not using Hard Money and the property won't qualify for conventional financing, then you'd probably need to locate private money or if you have friends with IRAs, they can be self-directed to invest in real estate.
Brock Bernall Private Money Contract
21 December 2024 | 3 replies
Hello everyone, I have recently gone under contract on a property and was able to agree to a private loan with a family member to purchase and renovate.
Jonathan Baptiste What I learned after 1 year of house hacking
17 January 2025 | 11 replies
(Then we’d just start a commune, I guess.)The Setup: Living My Best (Small) LifeI bought a 2BD/1BA home with a private efficiency studio.
Frank Alfano New to BiggerPockets: Seeking Tips on Private Lending - Finding Multifamily Property
22 December 2024 | 12 replies
If you’re looking to connect with private lenders, start by tapping into your existing network—friends, family, and colleagues can often be a great starting point.
Don Konipol How to Avoid LARGE Loses in Passive Investing
15 January 2025 | 24 replies
We invest in every property type, in cities across the country, with different syndicators or private partners.
Arshiya Taami is 95% LTV for a DSCR Loan that is 2.2 possible?
14 January 2025 | 15 replies
Very unlikely unless you find a private lender/individual to do this as a one-off. 
Timothy Hero Multi Family DSCR Terms?
6 January 2025 | 7 replies
DSCR recently came popular in the loan brokerage and private credit space with the rise of STRs and MTRs.Your local bank lenders will have the best rates typically.  
Drew Sygit New Michigan Law: Landlords Can't Discriminate on Tenant Income Source
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
II wonder if it would stand up in court that they could force you to use their contractual payment requirements on your own Private property.
Waruna Yapa Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
8 January 2025 | 14 replies
We all use private investors or NON/QM investors for DSCR but some again charge points and some do not because they UW the file (Mini-C).Most Bankers typically offer rate closer to PAR or less margin built into the rate.
Daniel Segovia Navigating the Current Real Estate Market: Strategies for Securing Financing in 2025
7 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’m really hoping the new administration can get Freddie and Fannie privatized.