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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.
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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.
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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.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
Our instincts are to eventually rent it and use the income for payment assistance on a new home mortgage.
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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.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
I handle payments by draws and I must always be ahead and work versus payments.
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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.
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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.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
You could front the down payment as well as monthly payments to the seller, then charge interest on them.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
the rest of the loan payment right now is coming back to you eventually.