Is private lending more cost effective and flexible than hard money lenders?   

Here are a few below:Generally, buying through your personal name can reduce the interest rate - commercial rates on LLC mortgages are usually higher but you can research thisMost LLCs on incorporation don’t have any credit so it may be difficult to find. a lenderIf you own the property in your personal name you are exposing yourself to more risk and will want to transfer the property into LLC as soon as you canIf you own property in your personal name and transfer to LLC the lender may not allow or can call the entire loanLLC or personal ownership you need insurance.If you search the forums for this topic using the magnifying glass feature in top right corner of your screen on BiggerPockets you will find a lot of discussion on "Quit Claim" "Buying through LLC", "LLC or not" etc....

I am in the process of completing my subdivision and I need help finding a lender who can provide financing for two new houses, JADU and ADU each with its own lot.

The lender insists on paying the proceeds or the cash-out amount to the LLC and not to the friend's personal account.

I’ve heard lending on HElOCS has tightened up and right now lenders are only giving 80% LTV

Hi Everybody, I am a lender in the DFW area and work with investors all around the country on a daily basis. 

Hello,  I currently own 4 rental properties but this is my first real brrrr and using a private money lender Aloha Capital.

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

No lender will touch it. 

Make sure you find at least 2 lenders who would lend on it before putting it on the market.