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Laurent Urich Do private lenders lend for auctions
12 November 2025 | 2 replies
A private lender is typically not a business, its typically an individual.
Ken M. Buying Pre-foreclosure - The Smart Way To Buy Foreclosures
13 November 2025 | 4 replies
(Be aware, Sheriff's sales are different than Deed of Trust sales) One guy who recently won an HOA Sheriff's sales bid, did not realize that he bought the underlying lender loan and now owes the lender the full amount of that loan.
Denise Evans Lender vs.
3 November 2025 | 2 replies
If you’ve ever bought a rental property that “met the lender’s DCR requirements” but still ended up with less cash flow than expected, you’re not alone.
Michael Morrongiello Does a QUIET TITLE action WIPE an older mortgage ?
24 November 2025 | 8 replies
Situation: Year 2007 - Looking at a VERY old at the time 2nd lien Mortgage on a residential property in Illinois.The 2nd lien Mortgage & Note was made back in 2007 by the lender on this investment property many years ago and sat behind a BIGGER Wells Fargo 1st lien.
Roberto Reyna What are your pet peeves/frustrations with hard money lenders?
14 November 2025 | 8 replies
Although there are different departments for all lenders, a good LO should underwrite the deal initially in order to avoid any of the issues you are mentioning.
Maya Jones Listing my first unit
13 November 2025 | 12 replies
. - Applicant must be a non-smoker. - Applicant must have no pets except for dogs of non-dangerous breeds.
Dawn Hryshko Looking for a private lender to fund your next real estate project?
19 November 2025 | 1 reply
Private lenders love connecting in person.Leverage your online presence.
Adam Humes Small and Mighty Rookie in DFW — Seeking Guidance on First BRRRR Opportunity
23 November 2025 | 6 replies
Ask for references from those specific deals and call them.About the Hard Money Loan: Non-traditional loans can be full of hidden costs."
Rogelio Molina Won an Auction and hard money requires interior pictures of the property.
25 November 2025 | 10 replies
The big issue is Hard money lender requires interior pictures.Can I change my lender and have another one who doesnt require visiting the property?
Parker Zhou LLC formation and maintenance in TX, TN, FL
18 November 2025 | 13 replies
I do typically recommend individual bank accounts for each cell but I see some variance on this and you can sometimes forego individual bank accounts in favor of just a single bank account in the series LLC as long as you have strong bookkeeping that meticulously separates income, expenses, etc. of each cell (e.g. by using a classing or similar bookkeeping system).It is important to note, however, that TN has a franchise tax that requires careful structuring to avoid by ensuring that the entity structure qualifies for the FONCE (Family-Owned Non-Corporate Entities) exemption.