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Vincent Plant Hard Money Costs Too Much?
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
And, there should not be a minimum number of payments or minimum amount of interest.Here's a quick recap of what to look for in a hard money loan.
Raquel Baranow Suing utility company for not notifying landlord (me) they shut off electric/ water
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
I’m thinking of suing the utility companies for not notifying me of non-payment creating unsafe/ unsanitary situations that led to house fire, thousands in damage.
Golan Corshidi Can you find good deals on the MLS that have been sitting on the market for a while?
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
By negotiating a significant discount, buyers can secure great deals while meeting the seller's urgent need to close the sale.
Gregory L. Rent to preserve 2.5% mortgage
3 February 2025 | 4 replies
Our instincts are to eventually rent it and use the income for payment assistance on a new home mortgage.
Felicia Vinces What makes a good seller financed deal?
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.
Christina Swaby Do you provide incentives to your contractors?
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
I handle payments by draws and I must always be ahead and work versus payments.
Will Greenlee RentRedi Personal Experience - Do not recommend - Noticed BiggerPockets promotion
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
If you tried to use the app to look at photos of your ads or look at the "charges" for rent payments and such it was pretty much unreadable and would have several glitches making things overlay on top of each other and such. 
Fernando Martin-Gullans Help me use my equity to scale my portfolio
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
Just swinging for the fences herePortfolio Loan or Blanket Loan: Use the combined equity of both properties to secure a new loan.
Devon Moore New development hard money
6 February 2025 | 5 replies
You could front the down payment as well as monthly payments to the seller, then charge interest on them.
Nic A. Sell Stock To Buy Investment Property or Keep As Conventional
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
the rest of the loan payment right now is coming back to you eventually.