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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
Once we lowered the price to $1 less than everyone in town we filled right up.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Cross-Collateralization – A lender may finance the full $160,000 purchase by using your existing properties as additional security, lowering their risk and possibly reducing your down payment. 5.
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3 February 2025 | 6 replies
In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.
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3 January 2025 | 26 replies
In areas such as NYC the market tends to be a little lower, from what I understand.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
If average sale for the area is 200,000 at 3 percent = 6,000You would need to close then 20 transactions in a year at the 3% level for 200k price to get the 120,000 commission.4.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
Since I have a fixed-rate mortgage, I understand this wouldn’t lower my monthly payment but would shorten the loan term by reducing the principal faster.
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
MTRs often have lower management demands compared to platforms like Airbnb while still generating higher returns than long-term rentals.
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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you are borrowing $150k, rates will not likely drop enough for you to justify a refinance due to lower rates.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
I think high risk dogs might not be worth it Maybe lower risk pets could provide a pet fee and give me a bigger tenant pool without such a high risk.Thanks for the advice!!
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
The rust belt has been wonderful for out of state seeking better rental property returns due to the lower purchase prices and cashflow potential.