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So the one's on the sidelines that did not get involved, and or are not coming from a position of strength--- now no longer can invest. 

However, we are able to offer this type of financing internally with our own funds on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the borrower’s profile, the property’s condition, and the scope of work.

What methods do other private money lenders use to pass along servicing fees to the investors involved?

You cannot cherry pick a lender its not that easy you have to be more involved as a Banker or Loan officer.If you are not a lender my first thought was how welll versed are your point of contacts to assist a borrower unless its done through your software.

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

That’s like depositing $300 into a savings account every month.Plus, it’s an investment property, so you can depreciate it to save on taxes.More Than $1,500This isn’t just about making $1,500 in rent—it’s about building long-term wealth.

It would be far simpler to put the $500,000 in a bank account owned by the LLC and you immediately own a fixed percent.

We plan to stay in this house for more than 5 years unless another great opportunity arises, but maybe it is best to allocate a bigger portion of savings to our real estate investment savings account than our home improvement savings account for the first few years.

Most likely your conclusion is correct, but the only way to confirm it is by having a real estate accountant review your tax situation.Also, please read this introduction if you want to better understand the concept:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...