I am currently looking into real estate syndication, joint ventures, private equity funds, and debt funds. Do you run one or are you invested in one? If so, what was 1 major pro and 1 major con of your investment choice?
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I wanted to get some advice or perhaps some guidance on what other people's experience with hard money lending bank vs private individual investors is. As a first-time RE investor, I don't have the upfront cash to fun...
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I found a great deal recently which attracted the attention of a private money lender whom I know and trust. She wants to go into a house flipping business with me. She would provide all the money and I would do all t...
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There is a house I am looking to purchase at a sheriff sale in NJ. The ARV of the home is approximately $700k. The property has 3 mortgages against it. It has a first from 20 years ago who's face value was original...
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My best friend has approached me with a deal, that on paper, is just okay. It's not a homerun deal but it'll cash flow. The deal is in Philadelphia and we are in New York City. Here's the situation:
We are both new t...
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Has anyone here ever become a limited partner in a multi-family opportunity fund? (basically a real estate investment where a private equity firm raises capital to fund the purchase of huge apartment complexes and the...
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Hi all,
I have been investing with a house flipper and wanted to get some advice on best practices on how to proceed.
The flipper collects funds from multiple individuals or LLCs. The flipper is suppose...
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I tend to be the crawl before I walk type when it comes to new opps and have been keeping my eyes wide open when it comes to CF investments and reading and learning while sitting on the sidelines. Were I ready to step...
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Someone once told me that he "builds or purchases and repositions" at 75% of FMV. Then, after 3-12 months, he refinances at 100% FMV and they lend him 75% of the value, meaning that he got all, or most, of his money b...
I am looking at a house where the mortgage is in default and the sheriff sale is coming up. After the sale there will still be an open ended line of credit from the previous owner. The LOC is $25k and was originated...