Happy September BP lovers!  Wanted to start a discussion around financing, specifically "hard money lending".  What can you do to be a better customer for a hard money lender allowing them more trust to lend to you?  ...

Hi all! My name is Justin and I'm from Connecticut. I am currently working as an engineer but have recently been introduced to the idea of financial independence. I always hated the idea of having to work until typica...

Background
     - Location: Bay Area Peninsula
     - House Price: ~$1M, Mortgage $700k
     - Rent with similar square footage:  $4000/month
Running the number, it looks like it marginally break-even.

But I re...

I'm considering using a PML and putting up a rental property I own out-right to buy another investment property for cash. It would be a 50% LTV. The lender would be the mortgage holder on the Deed on the propert...

I was just wondering if trying to fund 1.5 million dollars is possible. I think the best route to take is the private money route but are there any other ways to fund that would work better? What are the best ways to ...

Hi BPers! I'm looking to buy a condo in South Padre Island, TX. There are plenty for sale down there at what appears to be good prices. But that's part of my hang-up. Why would so many people be trying to get rid of t...

Hello everyone, first post here. I may be able to search around in here for awhile and find some direction. I'm a bit busy with my small business and don't have much free time. So here it goes...and I'm hoping you all...

Hi BP,

I really like the idea of passive investing via syndications or crowdfunding, but to jump in on a deal now feels risky, as I have little to no experience in REI. Sure, I'm reading as much as I can about deal a...

Hello, I currently have a portfolio of 7 properties (mixed SFHs, duplex, triplex, quad), owned free and clear, each held by separate LLCs (formed Jan 2016).  The problem I am running into is that most of the tradition...

Scenario:
A lender had limited communication with the borrower throughout the loan term, resulting in misunderstandings and lack of alignment on project goals and expectations.
Mistake:
Miscommunication led to issu...