All Forum Posts by: Mike Grudzien

Hello BP Family,

Been on the hunt for a hard money lender that is willing to work with a new investor. I've spoken to interested parties that talked a good game but looks to be that, just talk. I am looking for a HML that fund deals in-house and not afraid to work with a new investor. Yes, I get the risk factor, which is why it's important to me to find someone who wants to build a long term relationship with me.

Any suggestions for HML (preferable in CT) would be extremely helpful.

@John Underwood

Interesting take — and I totally get your angle.

I agree, premium pricing and quality definitely filter out a lot of the headaches. Guests booking high-end stays generally want the experience, not trouble.

That said, I’ve seen it both ways. Some markets (and platforms) attract guests who look perfect on paper but still push boundaries — parties, extra guests, rule-breaking, etc. So for some hosts, extra screening or house rules enforcement can be the difference between smooth cash flow and a nightmare call at 2AM.

No one-size-fits-all for STRs, right? Curious — have you ever had any situation where you thought, “Dang, maybe a little more screening would’ve saved me here” or has it really been flawless the whole time?