3 Ways to Invest in Real Estate With Little to No Credit
Doesn’t it always seems that banks are willing to lend you money (or a particular type of money) when you don’t really need it? When I think back to when…
Creative Financing
The Real Reason Creative Financing (Almost) Never Works in Real Estate
This premise might surprise you, especially coming from me. But to the question, “Does creative financing work?” I have to answer very, very seldom, almost never. Notice, I did not say…
Cash is King: Why Buying Properties With Your Own Capital Offers Unique Advantages
Something a lot of people say in real estate is, “Cash is king.” What does it mean? Well, for an investor, it means that having funds readily available without debt…
Real Estate Financing: The 4 Best Ways Savvy Investors Fund Deals
Do you know how you are going to use real estate financing to purchase your next deal? If an awesome property became available in your favorite market, how would you…
I Used Portfolio Lending to Transform My Business. Here’s How You Can, Too.
“Sorry, Brandon… you are too successful.” Okay, that’s not exactly what they said, but that was sort of the truth. The bank was turning me down for a loan because…
The Investor’s Guide to Financing Options for Buy & Hold Rental Property
Hey there, BP! Today we are going to talk about ways to finance those passive income assets – buy and hold rentals. Not all strategies work for everyone. It all…
The Seller Buy Down Strategy: A Clever Financing Trick That Nobody Uses
There are so many different ways to invest in real estate. You know that, and I know that. I’m in the residential finance world so the types of deals that…
Personal Properties: Creative Financing for the Real Estate Newbie
As an active BiggerPockets Forum member, I see TONS of new investors wondering how they can get started in real estate with a great salary but no assets or savings.…
The Lease Option: How I Creatively Structured a Deal With Very Little Down
Recently, I had a friend who came to me looking to sell her property because she is an out-of-state investor who just didn’t want to deal with the property anymore.…
When the Bank Cut Me Off, I Had to Get Creative With Financing: Here’s What I Learned
When I first started out investing in real estate, just as many do, I was taking a more traditional approach. I thought you just needed to work hard, save up…
The Creative Way to Finance Investment Properties You Probably Haven’t Discovered Yet
It wasn’t long ago that you had to wait several months after the purchase of a property (investment or owner occupied) to get your money back out of the property…
A Look at the Short Sale Process for Investors: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Short sales can be an amazing investment strategy, but they have their own set of rules to follow. For one thing, short sales have changed a lot since we started investing. Back…
Investing With No Money Down: Are You Ready for the Terrible Truth?
“How can I get started in Real Estate Investing if I don’t have any money?” It’s a common question on BiggerPockets. I’m going to answer it for you right now: You…
