That arrangement is the ultimate in healthy boundaries.

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From what I understand, if they can ultimately charge you for unpaid utilities, they will typically tell you about unpaid balances if they exist - if you ask them.It looks like you are very perceptive about picking up on little clues.

I lend at 10% interest via my SDIRA, the difference is that most of my first position loan deals are at about 50% Loan to Acquisition, and 30% or so ultimate value.

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My ultimate goal (in real estate) is to create enough capital to buy large tracts of property in this and other countries and develop them in a green/sustainable way.