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Shawn Nofziger Self fund first property or get loan?
9 December 2024 | 6 replies
Eventually I figured out that if I sunk all of my cash into properties, I wouldn't be able to buy any more for a long time and starting using some leverage.
Brandon Ortiz How To Get Started | Bay Area
9 December 2024 | 9 replies
I have been an agent for 35 years and started my investing career many years ago and am amazed that so few agents take advantage of the leverage and opportunities we have over others to build wealth and passive income. 
Deborah Wodell How Are You Covering Down Payments & Closing Costs for Your Fix & Flip Deals?
10 December 2024 | 8 replies
Quote from @Chris Seveney: I completely agree with your point about not over-leveraging and keeping some equity in the deal.
Zachary Sakena How to structure first rental in NJ: Should I use an LLC? Land Trust?
11 December 2024 | 13 replies
HI @Zachary Sakena putting property into LLC in my opinion depends on that strategy you are looking to implement for next property and if you want to leverage property moving out of into LLC.  
Trent Gulino Using a heloc to brrrr
9 December 2024 | 8 replies
You can leverage your HELOC and cash to cover the down payment, the initial rehab draws, and holding costs. 
Stuart Bartle Ready to invest in first property rental
18 December 2024 | 24 replies
Your idea of investing in a condo at Palms Place or Trump properties could be lucrative if you focus on leveraging the high demand for vacation stays.
Wendy Abraham Hard money lenders who have you used?
11 December 2024 | 12 replies
Depends on really what you are looking for:-Speed - some HMLS can go "no appraisal" so can close very quickly and beat cash offers if you are in a competitive market to buy-Interest Rates - can range anywhere from around 8% to 13% (same with "points") but not usually as huge of a concern for flippers since the terms are so short-Leverage - depending on your risk appetite / capital - this is also a top concern for some (almost always over and above rates/fees) can see anywhere from around 80% LTC to even mid 90s LTC (including 100% of rehab budget)
Reeves Bennett How to Scale Multiple BRRRR Deals in a Year
17 December 2024 | 14 replies
Stay adaptable and be prepared to adjust your strategy as needed.By leveraging these strategies and resources, you can effectively scale your real estate portfolio using the BRRRR method and achieve your investment goals.
Gregory Schwartz Could Redfin be correct predicting 7% interest rates in 2025?
22 December 2024 | 24 replies
Meaning the folks sitting at sub 25%, probably 20% DTI with cash still on hand to buy properties but choose to leverage.
Bob Avery New Twin Cities Investor Looking for Advice Getting Started
16 December 2024 | 7 replies
It's not going to be the best investment, but it probably won't be that bad either (with the leverage of the mortgage it will probably outperform my stock index funds).