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Tyrone Noble Seller Financing vs Traditional
8 January 2026 | 7 replies
If they want they can go to the bank and get a rate.
Janis Mcquinton Just created new company for property investing
7 January 2026 | 6 replies
Without it, it’s easier for a court to hold you personally liable if something goes wrong.You’ll want to get an EIN from the IRS, open a business bank account, and keep your finances fully separate from your personal accounts.
Nathaniel Stokely Looking to meet people familiar with multifamily in Chattanooga
7 January 2026 | 5 replies
I need to refi a couple if anyone knows a bank commercial lender out there. 
Kate Luna Multi-Family Courses or Coaches?
6 January 2026 | 3 replies
In most cases, a competent real estate agent, a solid banking partner, and a thorough inspector should be sufficient.If you’re considering the syndication education route, I should be upfront that I’ve been fairly outspoken about my views on that model.
Allan Louis Question on using HELOC on investment property
8 January 2026 | 7 replies
If this would be a property in a large portfolio, a local bank might give you a commercial LOC secured by all of the properties.
Charles Wade Business Entity to Acquire Property
7 January 2026 | 6 replies
On the other hand, you cannot get a conventional mortgage, so will need to get a DSCR or bank loan, which often has higher interest rates and a balloon payment.If you go the route of putting it in your name, you can get a conventional 30-year mortgage.
Avery Landrum Cash-Flowing Paid-Off Rental ($1,300/mo Net) What’s the Best Way to Refi and Grow?
5 January 2026 | 14 replies
Between a cash-out refi and a HELOC I would look to a HELOC first since you have the flexibility to pay it down whenever you want and then pull the funds out again, which is powerful, but not many banks will do them on investments, and fewer for reasonable rates, so you'll have to compare whatever options you can find in your market.
Katy Wolfe Got a settlement and want to invest in real estate
7 January 2026 | 29 replies
Theres a few banks out there that have high interest rates but they are online only banks which makes me a little apprehensive.
Kelly Schroeder Financing New Construction Isn’t the Same as Buying a Property
5 January 2026 | 6 replies
Based on projected NOI, the stabilized value pencils in the low-$700Ks, supporting a 75% DSCR refinance that should retire construction debt and cover the $50K payout.I’m specifically looking for feedback on financing structure (local bank construction-to-perm vs. private construction → DSCR refi), risk points with historic districts, and any lessons learned from duplex + ADU or urban infill builds.
Melinda Eilts What do lenders usually want to see first?
5 January 2026 | 6 replies
Hi Melinda, When we talk to new lenders (we use small regional banks), they usually first want us to a complete their personal financial statement form and we also usually take a copy of our business plan.