I'm going to try out Peoria / Bloomington still because it's the only place I'm familiar with and have enough money to pay cash with.

I would like to start an LLC that way I don't have my personal name attached to it.

What additional services or support, beyond financing, do real estate investors value when working with a private or hard money lender?

@Amber StraubWhat an amazing rate. talk about cheap money.

Hey Arron,I have not personally heard of them but would recommend looking into their online presence/reviews.

Get a partner, family or hard money loan...get creative - send this guy a letter.

Where a trades-person would be liable for damage is where they were clearly reckless or damaged something completely unrelated.

And I'd only recommend someone I've personally used.

By deferring capital gains taxes, you keep more money in your investments, allowing them to grow without the immediate tax burden.

Let them know they might get more money by listing with you and selling to a third party, however, the seller should consider the contingencies that enter into it, for example, inspections, appraisals, mortgage approval, etc.