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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Typically needs 20% down, but offers lower rates and you can ditch the PMI (private mortgage insurance) once you reach 20% equity.
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19 December 2024 | 6 replies
That could be as simple as changing the description to highlight how close your units are to the refinery as opposed to just the college.
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13 December 2024 | 4 replies
Many large private lenders will work with smaller lenders as correspondents.
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23 December 2024 | 3 replies
. #2 many private/hard money lenders will consider furnishings if the deal, including the furnishings, falls into their deal box.Believe it or not, it might be easier to include the furnishings in the deal with a significantly lower down payment if there is other rehab work to be done.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Highlighting unique property features is essential.
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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Focus on the big-ticket items and estimate costs.Financing: Whether it's private money, hard money loans, or a traditional lender, make sure your financing is lined up.
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9 January 2025 | 21 replies
Start with $8K through FHA loans, joint ventures, private money loans, crowdfunding platforms, and BRRRR strategy.
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16 December 2024 | 18 replies
Our rent-by-the room residents appreciate a lockable bedroom door, a private bathroom, sufficient on-site parking, a large refrigerator and a large washer and dryer (in order of most to least important).
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24 December 2024 | 4 replies
We are considering becoming a private lender with them and I am doing some background research on him and his companies and wondering if anyone has done any deals with them.
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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Benjamin Finney: I'm curious what real estate investors and private money lenders like myself use to inform their businesses strategy and predict future market conditions.