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I have a question about using private money. I’m looking to buy my first investment this year. I have the capital but was thinking about using a private money lender instead and having my fund as reserves. My plan is ...
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So long story short - I've agreed to terms from the seller to purchase a parcel of land in a rural area. The land itself is fine - wooded but flat, zoned for residential building, etc. However, the only way to access ...
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Introduction
One of the keys to success in real estate investing is the ability to scale your business efficiently. While using your own cash might seem like a secure approach, alternative financing options like priv...
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I have been asked to go in on a deal as a private lender. I have met the real estate investor face to face and he has had lots of success in the last 2 years since he started his business (40 doors/10 completed flips...
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I am looking to expand my rental property portfolio. I would like to use the help of private lenders to do this.
Is it common in the industry for realtors to help you find a private lender? Or is this something inv...
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I found someone that wants to lend me money, but he is a first time lender and I am a first time private money borrower. We have agreed on the terms of the loan and everyone is happy. I have an attorney helping with ...
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I recently read an article in a business journal regarding investing in real estate through crowdfunding. Has anyone on this forum had experience dealing with Fundrise, RealCrowd or Crowdstreet? Anyone care to discu...
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So I am looking to raise capital to purchase a new rental property, and I have a private money lender that is willing to loan me the amount I need to purchase the property in exchange for a 10% interest.What are the w...
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If I want to buy and hold a property and would like to use private money, how are those deals typically structured? Do private investors want an equity stake? Provide a short-term loan? Long-term loan? Something else?
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I understand how private money can work for Fix and Flip and also for a Buy and Hold partnership. Is there a way to use private money for Buy and Hold where you can pay back the private money (with interest) and own t...