If you judge hard money by comparing it to conventional for rates and terms, you will be shocked. 

It was a pleasant surprise for us. 

She had seen the space before agreeing to rent, but boy was I shocked and  overwhelmed on move-in day.

Shocking .

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The folks I've spoken with, at Auction.com, have been very pleasant and helpful.

The employed world is sheltered from this shock, as taxes are deducted before the earner ever has their hands on the money - they never see it - out of sight, out of mind.

This property had been listed for 2 MONTHS before I purchased it, it was quite shocking as this specific property was immaculate in person.

If it is mom and pop and or regional I do not like that as much because the tenant might not be able to absorb the shock of a 10% increase all at once so it's better to have it slowly go up the 2% per year.

@Mindy Jensen it shocks me how slimy people are.