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Matt Antonucci SBA Lending: Why It’s Misunderstood and How to Use It to Your Advantage
3 March 2025 | 1 reply
You can finance both real estate and business-related expenses under one loan.Best for: Owner-occupied properties (51%+), businesses acquiring both property and operations, or those needing working capital alongside real estate.SBA 504 Loan – The Fixed-Rate Power Play✔ Max Loan Size: Typically $5M, but can go higher with green-energy incentives✔ Down Payment: Typically 10% (15%–20% for special-purpose properties)✔ Eligible Use: ONLY for real estate and equipment—no working capital✔ Term Length: 20 or 25 years (real estate), 10 years (equipment)✔ Interest Rate: Fixed, below-market rates (CDC portion is government-backed)✔ Structure:50% Bank Loan40% SBA/CDC Loan10% Borrower Equity (15%-20% for special-use properties)Best for: Buyers looking for long-term, fixed-rate financing with lower equity requirements, particularly for industrial, warehouse, retail, or medical office spaces.Which One Should You Use?
Samuel Coronado Lenders only wanting to lend 80% of purchase?
5 March 2025 | 15 replies
My personal credit score is a 780 and I have multiple other properties but still not busting the DTI metric. 
Haneef Porter Beginner Seeking Tips on Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
27 February 2025 | 10 replies
@Haneef PorterRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?
Kyle Lam How does Refinancing Work?
5 March 2025 | 3 replies
(but... it only works if you significantly boost the ARV of the property
Noah Worley Creating Buy box/ deal analysis
3 March 2025 | 3 replies
An owner of a higher listed property may be willing to take a steeper discount than a lower priced property where the owner is stuck at their list price.
Tim Nethers Where do investors find reasonable 30 year fixed rate Commercial Loans?
4 March 2025 | 8 replies
I've used them for a few of my properties.
Ashley Phillips From one duplex to multiple
27 February 2025 | 3 replies
I would like to use the equity I have built up in my current duplex to purchase another investment property.
Frank Bonghan My name is Franco Bonghan from Houston Texas.
26 February 2025 | 7 replies
How about evaluation single family or residential properties?
Mickael Castillo Saw a house, what should I know to ask
2 March 2025 | 6 replies
Hello everyone, I currently saw a property that was a bit beat up grass overgrown, paint chipped, the stuff they tell you to look out for.
John K Smith Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
19 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey John,I work with several different property managers, which I refer to for my clients (I'm an investor friendly agent over here).