First time questions regarding lending money for fix and flip

First time questions regarding lending money for fix and flip

Member since 2024 · 19 posts · 0 votes

I've decided to become a private money lender for a fix and flip investor. I've done my best to research the process but wanted to get additional guidance. I'd like to loan around $25k to start, but I'm undecided on loan terms, so any guidance in that area would be great. It seems like interest rates are most common, so that's what I'm leaning towards, but is the ball in my court regarding the terms or in the investor's? Additional questions are regarding the legal process: Do I need an attorney? Do I need to set up an LLC?

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  • Nicholas L.Pro Member
    Flipper/Rehabber · Pittsburgh · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    2y

    @Chad Herring

    unless:

    (a) you have both substantially more capital than the amount you are looking to lend, and 

    (b) you have expertise in real estate

    i would strongly recommend not doing this

    private lending is an advanced strategy, not a beginning one

    and what flipper needs just 25k??

  • Member since 2024 · 19 posts · 0 votes
    2y

    @Nicholas L. I appreciate the insight. So, you'd suggest what to start out? Simply not getting into private lending or less than $25k? 

  • Nicholas L.Pro Member
    Flipper/Rehabber · Pittsburgh · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    2y

    @Chad Herring

    correct - no private lending to start out, in any amount, period

    it's not a beginner investing strategy

    it's a diversification strategy

  • Member since 2024 · 19 posts · 0 votes
    2y

    @Nicholas L. understood. Thank you. 

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