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Sharon Patterson Funding gap in a project, let's talk about it.
21 August 2024 | 3 replies
What solution worked best for you?
Michael Turner STR Material participation requirements for married filling jointly
20 August 2024 | 14 replies
Does this label provide "guidance" to the cashier?
Patricia Anne Cawood Tennessee Private Money Lender Looking to Connect with Real Estate Investors
21 August 2024 | 2 replies
Whether you're flipping houses or looking for buy-and-hold opportunities, I'm here to offer flexible financing solutions.
Gabriel Sastre Side by Side Duplex Noise
21 August 2024 | 2 replies
You can offer your tenant possible solutions... 
Greg Neuman 3 month cash-out DSCR in WI
20 August 2024 | 10 replies
.* My insurance carrier does not accept escrow payments, so I would need a solution that wouldn't require escrow or something creative with the escrow.Property Details:Duplex located in Wisconsin (city of approximately 9,000 people)Purchase date:  05/10/2024Purchase Price:  $85,000Rehab:  $31,000ARV:  $140,000 (still need to have appraisal completed - this is based off of my comps)Projected rent:  $1,450 / month (just listed so no leases yet. 
Chengning Yang Replacing Cast iron sewer pipe
20 August 2024 | 12 replies
The trenchless repair seems like a great solution and it’s cheaper, however, I don’t know the pros/cons of both. 
Brandon Brown Replacing boiler and old forced air AC with Heat Pump in Chicago
23 August 2024 | 12 replies
Our sales staff is highly trained in helping customers identify the best HVAC solutions for their needs, and we have technicians with prior installation experience who provide valuable support.Dual fuel systems combine a traditional furnace with a coil designed for use with a heat pump.
Trey Fischer Rent Redi Alternatives
20 August 2024 | 4 replies
At that point, it's worth researching and finding a solution that better meets your needs.
Clayton Silva Local vs National
20 August 2024 | 2 replies
There are definitely pros and cons to each so I figured I would just lay out a few benefits and personal thoughts: Small banks/brokerages:Pros:- Some regional knowledge of the market- Possibility of more creative lending guidelines with bank specific programs- Sometimes they have competitive rates for their areaCons: - weak balance sheet (more strict on some guidelines, no wiggle room, inability to be flexible or grant exceptions because they cannot afford to hold less than perfect loans)- Can't scale with clients to different markets- Usually limits exposure to individual investors (they don't want one investor to be too big of a portion of their balance sheet)- Lack of experience with multiple solutions (tend to have 2 or 3 loan products they sell and are too niche to provide tailored solutions)Large banks/brokerages:Pros:- Large compliance departments that understand individual market guidelines (typically each state has specific lending guidelines that augment the national baseline)- Ability to scale into multiple markets with same lender (licensed in many states)- Impossible for individual investors to "outgrow" a large bank's balance sheet (not concerned with one investor's concentration)- More lending solutions available for different scenarios- Often comparable or better rates given the game is volume basedCons:- Can be more difficult to get fast responses if the bank/brokerage does not have good follow up systems in place (or if the underwriting/processing staff gets overwhelmed)- Bad large banks can feel less like a relationship and more like a cog in a factory (less personal)Overall, I have worked from both and worked with both as a loan officer, branch manager, and as an investor/client myself. 
Adaze Foltz Share your thoughts
20 August 2024 | 8 replies
You can talk to a single person and come up with a reasonable solution