Think of it as free vs pay to play video games.

While the rates can be a bit higher, the ability to work with a lender who understands your specific needs and timelines can make all the difference.For larger projects, private lending can be a game-changer.

Quote from @Luke Machen: Hey all - I'm new to the RE investing game and have some (probably dumb) questions regarding cash on cash returns.

I would venture to guess that Kiyosaki has made much more money from books, board games, and licensing his "Rich Dad" brand than he ever did in real estate.

Quote from @Danny Gonzalez: @Paul CijunelisSo I’m not in the IL market, but I’ve owned a PM company for 5+ years, and here are some lessons I wish I’d known when starting out:1.Hire a VA Early: If you haven’t already, bringing on a Virtual Assistant is a game changer.

Most seller finance notes have interest rates in the 9-10%+ range.Also, 5% down is very little skin in the game for the borrower.

I am new to the real estate game.

We are late in the game but hopefully we can catch-up leveraging the plethora of knowledge that exists on this platform. 

Congrats on getting in the game.

If we buy this loan, we need to have a thorough game plan on how we are going to be resolving this and understanding these dynamics is key to managing expectations and protecting investments.Sounds like a deal more for someone that buys partial inheritance estates and spends years piecing it together than a note investor.