From hidden structural issues to last-minute design changes, these can add up quickly.

Even more are evicted informally.My company manages 400 rentals, and we evict less than 1% per year.How do you measure up?

But obviously, we have spent the better part of 20 years on the buyer's side of the table, so we are looking for some general advice, tips/tricks, or even the pitfalls of setting up a hard money lending arm to augment our current business model. 

They can guide you through the process and hook you up with reliable lenders who've done this before.The key is having a solid grasp of the portfolio's financials, a clear plan for the properties, and a team of pros to help you navigate the financing side.

DSCR loans open up more opportunities for investors by focusing on the income potential of the property itself.Here’s why DSCR loans are a powerful financing tool for real estate investors:1.

That's up from July's 114k (which was changed to 89k).

There's a misconception that builders are price gouging, but in reality, the price of a home is directly tied to the cost of building it.When material or financing costs go up, home prices follow.

(Btw, we have a Quadplex Investing Webinar coming up soon.

But the best ways to get started are, in my opinion: 1) save up enough for a 10-20% down payment and then save a lot more on top of that for reserves, overages, and any unforeseen repairs.    2) have your financial house in order and have credit above 700 to get more favorable rate and terms from lenders.   3) speak to a loan officer that is experienced with fix and flips and get the necessary documents together for a pre approval (typically not much required, usually a valid ID, LLC docs if any, and two months of bank statements showing funds for down payment and reserves). 

We are general contractors who rehab, build ground up, and do joint ventures with investors.