Quote from @Sam Lewis: I understand the benefits behind hard money lending, its guarenteed return from your cash... however, what cases would a hard money lender trust someone they don't know/barely know?

If investors attempt to streamline their services, it can lead to a more organized approach to property management, lowers the risk of gaps in insurance coverage or missed tax benefits as well as simplifies communication and reduces confusion.

Don't forget to add fringe benefits such as health insurance and also payroll taxes, etc. 

The tangible/measurable benefits do seem to pan out over the life of the system especially if energy prices continue to rise.

Quote from @Shannon Bloomfield: Hi,My name is Shannon, and I have been listening to BP for a few weeks now and reading Rental Property Investing, where they talk a lot about BP and the benefits behind being a member.

Also, in this case, it will probably be cheaper than renting and I will also enjoy all the long-term benefits of owning real estate. 

AHP claimed their lender just took their notes and sold or reallocated them for their own benefit.

It took me 10 years and I had the benefit of starting when RE was cheap.A business has literally the opposite character: it's primary strength is cash flow.

Not sure, from what you're writing, what the benefit to the borrower was in refinancing, but there had to be something; cash out and lower rate are two that come to mind. 

So, just beware that you want to look at how you are doing business not just for your own benefit in a situation like this but to protect yourself from other issues as well. 5.