I have a  property that looks really good in the Ft. Worth area, but I want to test the rental side of the house.  I would prefer not to pay cash for my property....What is the best way to finance rental properties?

This Question is about purchasing from Private Commercial Banks with cash. I want to be clear.NO purchases from government agencies and Cash Purchase Only . This question is About cash REO purchases from a private ban...

Ok, some private money found me (hallelujah) but it's only 25k.The person giving it to me suggests that I find the cheapest fixer upper I can to flip to a rehabber.....I just want to know if this is a good idea.....Or...

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Hi, everyone! Happy Monday.A few people in my network are looking for steady low-risk returns that beat today's worthless "High Yield" savings accounts.As such, they have offered to "be the bank" for me with a cash-ou...

There is a property I'm looking at in my area that has three 2/1 SF homes on one parcel of land. The seller is not willing to split up the homes and sell them separately.Sold as a "bundle" these homes would be a prett...

Hi! My name is Darin Curtis. By day I am licensed CPA with over 9 years working in public accounting in the tax practice. My focus is mainly in the private wealth (ultra high net worth individuals, family offices, and...

This is a great site, BiggerPockets.  Has anyone seen a page or post that gives a formula or layout for the presentation to a private lender?  Am looking for a guide on what to include.  Thank you.

Hey guys,I found a house on the East Coast that I can purchase for $150k.  Comps are looking to be around $280k.  It is a short sale.  This seems to be a great opportunity, but I'm not quite sure how to fund this.  In...

I have a great opportunity to purchase two 6 unit apartment buildings. I have 10% to put down but Commercial Lenders seem to require 20%. Suggestions?