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14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Stay consistent with follow-ups, sharing updates on new opportunities.Pro Tip: Host a webinar or in-person event to connect with potential lenders and answer their questions.Why It Works:Credibility and transparency make lenders more comfortable investing in your deals.What Do You Think?
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
You want to focus on areas where you have a competitive advantage (you have lived there or you have family and friends there) and then compare those areas against widespread list of great areas to invest.Good luck!
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5 February 2025 | 18 replies
Are they offering competitive rates and terms compared to other lenders in your area?
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3 February 2025 | 26 replies
However, the process was extremely cumbersome, communication was inefficient, and the loan fees were inflated compared to other deals I have seen from fellow investors.We will be ready to begin the refinance stage of our next project in the coming days, as renovation is finishing up and we are screening tenants.
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30 January 2025 | 32 replies
Very difficult to identify 2% deals in areas where you can consistently collect rent with any kind of predictability.
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28 January 2025 | 2 replies
If your rent ends up being comparable to your current mortgage, it might not give you the cash flow flexibility you’re hoping for.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
I’d suggest you dig into the numbers, compare it to what a regular sale would give you, and talk to someone who specializes in this type of deal.
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23 January 2025 | 30 replies
If you compare the sales pitch between Next Level Equity and Goodin Development you'll hear a familiar tune with the names changed to protect the guilty.
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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
Prices vary a lot from firm to firm, and you can never compare it apples-to-apples.
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10 January 2025 | 28 replies
So again I'm able to do that because I've built a life around real estate and it takes time a resources to consistently get deals like that.