Why do syndication sponsors go to all the trouble of working with LPs to incrementally raise funds?  Why don't they just develop a relationship with a bank (or banks)?  Wouldn't it be easier?
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So I've been reading the BP forums for a while and have thoroughly enjoyed the podcasts too, but this is the first time I've had a chance to sit down and take some time to write in and introduce myself.My first US pro...

I am considering buying a duplex with my VA loan to start off. I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on the process ? Will I be able to live in one side and rent the other side to a section 8 tenant ? If so, W...

Hi BP Community,I've been lending informally for the past couple of years to family and friends on fix-and-flip deals, and I am now looking to formalize it i order to raise further capital and grow a sizable book. Aft...

I have a 401k from a previous employer and interested in the idea of using a portion of those funds for long term returns (buy and hold rental properties).  I have two questions.1.  How does a self directed IRA differ...

Hello All,I am just trying to gather some information from other investors out here. I am wondering how many of you currently, or plan to, invest in a Private Equity Fund. It looks like they are becoming a better opti...

Hi guys, I was at an asset protection conference and one of those guru's who tries to sell you a tablet and a "program" was all about index linked overfunded insurance and I liked some of what I heard.  The idea being...

Hi all,

I have a duplex in Costa Mesa Ca area
that i have owned for a long time and now
but I'm only getting about a 3-3.5% return on equity.

I'm not sure I can improve the property better to try to get more rents a...

Is there a difference between the two?

If the loan terms were the same, would you be more likely to work with a private lender or a hard money lender?

Hard money lenders use private money, so to my mind they are the...

Hello all,This is my first post on BP. I am getting ready to go hunting for my first wholesale deal here in eastern Pennsylvania. After doing much research, I've been hearing time and again that (besides having a real...