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Shiloh Lundahl Sell me on the benefits of Turnkey Properties
5 February 2025 | 29 replies
. - The money partner doesn’t need to worry about the financing or keeping the debt in their name which may reduce risk for the money partner.Long-term tenant to reduce turnover.
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Sakshum Kulshrestha Questions about Philadelphia Market for LTRs
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
In Philadelphia the fundamentals are strong: leading industries/employers are in the Education and Medical fields which are known to be stable, proximity to NYC and DC, national airport, port city, affordability compared to mid-atlantic predecessors.
Aj Green Lowest Rate Ohio Mortgage Currently (Investment)
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you can purchase this home with private money or seller financing and get a $110k loan, then you could do a rate/term refi right after so do a 90 or 120 day note to secure the property and get it in your name, then refi into long term debt using the full appraised value. 
Donald Hatter Reporting Unpaid Rent to Credit Bureaus
11 January 2025 | 1 reply
The name (former tenant) looked familiar and sure enough when we looked at the credit report there was the debt from us from 2023. 1.
Greg P. Getting Started. How & What would you do with $750k? Suggestions?
8 February 2025 | 49 replies
Buy the same amount(in regards to downpayment allocations) in debt notes.
Tim Tafel How Does Comping Software (Privy, Propwire, Propstream) Get Their Data?
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.
Toyin Dawodu WHY DO 95% OF REAL ESTATE INVESTORS FAIL?
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
From day one I treated my involvement in real estate as a real business.This means, I had an advertising budget, a lead generating and follow up process, a back end process and money source and above all an experienced mentor.  
Marie Copul W2 Income +500k - What's the best real estate investing strategy for me to scale?
6 January 2025 | 25 replies
Wouldn't mind becoming a millionaire from this as well....Should I hire a few ppl to scale the house flipping hustle (marketing, lead acquisition..ect)?
Wade Wisner Help with Note/DOT investing
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
We buy at a discount and pledge our legal right to collect the debt (a collateral assignment agreement) as the collateral for the private capital loan we take out, which is backed by the value of the real estate securing the 1st loan.