Getting a conventional loan is not a complicated process, but there are a lot of moving parts. Allow me to give you a quick summary of the entire process, so you’ll best know what to expect when...

How cool would it be for you to know that every time you made a deal on a property that’s somewhere over the $200,000 price range—one with owner financing and in the 48-month term range—you’re guaranteed six figures? Not every deal is like this, but just one annually should help you structure an ...

Before you sign on to a 15-year mortgage, learn how a 30-year mortgage can positively impact your cash flow, DTI, DSCR, and tax returns. Plus, lower your risk during a market downturn! Find out why real estate Investors trying to scale may prefer a 30-year mortgage over a 15-year here.

Life isn’t all peaches and cream when you are dealing with home equity loans and lines. They sound great, but you need to understand the risks inherent in such loan products. If the funds are mi...

Finding a property that’s a good investment is only half the battle. Unless you have enough money to buy the property in cash, you’ll have to find a way to finance the deal. And if a traditional...

One of the most common ways to get started with real estate investing is to utilize some form of private lending

Unless you’ve been keeping residence under a rock someplace, you’ve by now listened to the BiggerPockets

This post is for you guys who maybe have a few private lenders lined up or have private lenders who are coming to you and want to do some work with you. Once you get these folks, how do you vet them and how do you decide which is the right private lender to work with? Here’s what you should keep ...

A common question I see on the forums is, How do I find a bank to lend to me? The answer should actually sound fairly familiar: You...

In their early days, I recommend new investors follow a script and make their deals contingent upon finding a buyer. But at some point in time, you’ll inevitably have to step outside your comfort zone to fund a deal—and it’s going to be a gut call.

Years ago, I was trying to buy a piece of real estate—a triplex. It needed work, but the numbers were solid and I knew it would be a great deal. But I had a problem—I had no money. I could’ve given up, but I didn’t. What I did was asked the right questions and found a solution.

To understand a reverse 1031 exchange, you should first make sure you know the ins and outs of a 1031 excha...