How hard is it to get a start up business loan, I'm thinking something small like 25K. How much of the requirements fall on your own personal situation and credit?

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I fully renovated a property in Decatur, GA but it has been sitting in the market for a while and I'd much rather keep it for a few years and watch it appreciate further than take a loss as it is a great p...

So I've been reading all sorts of books and listening to podcasts and watching youtube videos on REI. Lots of these "GURU" types are preaching REI without using a penny of your own money. Is this a reality? Any hard m...

Hi guys, love the forum and have been an avid reader for awhile. I need some advice in regards to starting. A quick disclaimer I am rebuilding credit and cannot get financing traditionally. Is it recommended to cl...

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I have been doing research on the best banks for real estate investors and I see that many people favor local banks or credit unions- where they can create a relationship. My biggest question is: when you...

I recently purchased a rental home in TX using cash from a family member. The home is now rented and I'm looking to get a mortgage on the property in order to pay the family member back. What are my options and does a...

After running credit/background checks, verifying other info on the application, I did my own online search.  Applicant names were found online on website for courts in the state they moved from a couple of years ago....

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If Chrysler’s secured creditors think they are getting rough treatment in bankruptcy court, they should consider what j...

Hi, I’ve read elsewhere (still looking for link) where FICO treats HELOC amounts > $35K more favorably than lesser amounts. IIRC, this has to do with calculating how the HELOC amount factors into your debt service...

It seems like hard money lenders want their upfront points, but then they want their money back ASAP. They're not especially interested in you sticking around on their note.This is apparent because their notes balloon...