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Hey All, TLDR: I'm working on putting together my team and I was hoping for some advice on approaching my current real estate agent. He is a top producing agent in our area, and represented my wife and I purchasing ou...
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Long time reader, first post. I recently graduated with an enormous amount of debt (>150,000). This is causing my debt/income ratio to be too great for many traditional lenders. I currently generate $3,200/month wi...
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When approaching a private lender what is a fair rate of return back to that person? I have never used a private lender but have developed a relationship with this person. They have offered in the past, but have never...
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Hi Everyone,I was recently responding to a post on a meetup group "New York Real Estate Entrepreneurs" about a private loan with 5% interest. This guy, his name is Michael, said he could loan me $200K with 25years ...
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Okay, if you are reading this post, you’ve more than likely thought about investing in real estate.I’ll even go one further, I bet most of you still haven’t made your first investment.Maybe the idea of buying a fixer-...
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Hi EveryoneI own a 4 unit in Columbus, Ohio and I am a W-2 school psychologist, however, I am expanding my private practice so I am looking for a CPA with experience working with and advising small businesses as well ...
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I think I might have found a deal. Asking price is $159,900 on a 4 unit. I need to come up with 20% down which is $32,000. I do not have $32,000 so I am asking for ideas from any body else who was in a similar situati...
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Hi. Can anyone tell me what to consider when investing in one of these Capital Groups/Lenders, or RE funds? I'm curious as to why more folks aren't parking money here. Historically, a place like Broadmark Capital, whi...
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Hey All,I am thinking about moving out of the direct management of my rental units and moving into other real estate options. I am looking at a few things but recently have looked at Private Lending vs buying into syn...
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Don't let your excitement and determination to get a deal funded blind you to the notorious red flags of so called Private Money Lenders. Believe me I know, I've dealt with enough PMLs to see the red flags before they...