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Hello BP community, as the title says I have no money, and my job is tenuous at best, I'm currently working on my real estate license. I always hear about creative financing, has anyone started in a similar situation...
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How do I find hard money or private lenders in my area? I live in Westland, MI and I'm new to REI. I have yet to close on a deal because I don't exactly have to funds to do so. I've been trying to find out how to conn...
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I'm asking this question because I run across a lot of private lenders requesting upfront admin fees. Is this the norm or are the ones I run across scam artist?
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People often ask me on ways to become involved in Real Estate Investing, Whether they have good credit or no credit, Money or No Money. Below are 4 ways that I have developed and branded for individuals, couples, fami...
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Hello everyone. I am writing again about private money lenders. Does anybody know of a good source to use to search for private money lenders in Florida? Also, since I have never done a flip before how do I present my...
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Hey BP Community, hoping you can help me out...The Set Up: Buying my 2nd buy-and-hold rental property, and this time I've found a relative who's willing to lend me $75k to finance the deal. Having never done this bef...
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Hey BP World!I have found that many of my investors have been having issues with fraudulent private money lenders down here in Florida.With that being said, I was wondering what types of precautions can be taken when ...
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Hey! For anyone looking at private hard money loans be very careful! Here are some things to consider.
1. Also search for reviews or get references.
2. Don't wire "upfront/deposit money to a lender EVER.....serio...
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How does the process of acquiring private money work. You bring a deal to the potential lender, they like it and decide to lend you the money for a specific amount based on certain conditions. What are the next steps?...
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I have several deals I'm putting together with houses under contract that are below market and will cash flow when closed on.Doing Due Diligence and I wanted to see what experience you guys had with this lender. I app...