for Zero Risk to capital, move cash to your brokerage and buy USFR, paying 5.4%, must pay federal tax but no state taxes, it holds short term US treasury floating rate notes, no FDIC needed as FED can print more money to pay you offfor Mild Risk to capital, buy BKN, BlackRock municipal bond fund with 20% leverage, pays 5.5% tax free, and if 10 year bond yield falls 2% over next year, likely with rate cuts coming, then this will appreciate by about 15%for Mild to Moderate Risk to capital, buy EDV, Vanguard 30year zero coupon US treasuries, pays about 4%, taxable and if 30year bond yield falls 2% over next year, likely with rate cuts coming, then this will appreciate by about 60%Don't put into stocks if you need the cash in <3 to 5 years due to stock volatility

Just add the late fee to the principal balance owed if the borrower ignores paying it.  

Inspecting the property can help identify any issues that might affect its value or the borrower’s repayment ability.During negotiations, be clear about loan amounts, interest rates, and repayment terms.

You will most likely pay above market rates for the places if the owner is savvy enough.

Looking into buy and hold condos for rent, do you find with the high appreciation and  hoa fees, there are any room for profit? 

When interest rates shot up, the market seized.

Here are the details of the property:- Leased until July 2025: $1400 and $1450 per unit per month- Built: 1930's- Zoned O-2Information in the Rental Report:- Vacancy rate: 5%- Purchase Price: $310,000- Repairs and maintenance: 7%- CapEx: 5%- Property tax: $3,600 per year- Insurance: $2,400 per year- Roof: Broker mentioned it doesn't need immediate attention but will likely need replacement soon (~$15,000).- Cash flow: The report shows a $177 monthly cash flow.- Condition: The house is completely renovated.

Yes, there are a lot of people who spend less than they make and have a surplus.There are others who are inheriting wealth from othersBut there is another subset that we often forget: those who have equity in their homes.Much of the equity has built up due to a runup in home values since 2020, which allows these people to use a HELOC to purchase a home for cash.When rates were low there was a group of people who were using Hard money to purchase and rehab buildings and then refinancing at the end this was the BRRR strategy.Hard Money is not an option these days since the cost of refinancing at the end of the project is too expensive.So when we see people paying cash, it is often pent-up savings and HELOC money that people use, and not as often Hard Money.

I see that there are many people looking for rentals but can't contact them unless I pay a fee.If pay the fee option, what is your experience with it?

Extra shows them a bunch of homes writes one up and seller will not pay a fee  they will give the closing cost but no fee..