Hard money loans are loans from private individuals rather than banks.

I know there is a supposed extra layer of protection but if I have a 2 million dollar insurance policy is that good enough?

Just starting out with BP, but thought this would be an interesting post to start out with... 1) 97 Days from Acquisition to Flip Closing Purchased: $28K +Rehab: $28K +Interest to investor: $5K Sold: $100K -Realtor: $6K -Concessions: $6K ---------------------------- Net: a little over $26K 2) 105 Days from Acquisition to Flip Closing Purchased: $54K +Rehab: $6K +Interest to investor: $8K Sold: $100K -Realtor: $6K -Concessions: $6K ---------------------------- Net: a little over $22K (had to rent property due to FHA-90 day rule--made an extra $1K from it) 3) 32 Days from Acquisition to Flip Closing Purchased: $28K +Rehab: $0K +Interest to investor: $500 Sold: $35K -Realtor: $0K -Concessions: $0K ---------------------------- Net: a little over $6.5K REOs are fun when you can get good deals.

My company and I mainly work with individuals who currently receive monthly payments from selling their homes, business, commercial properties, etc. and match them with investors for a commission.

Why pay out extra money you don't have to and shouldn't have to!

Plus I have more exit strategy options.Choice is ultimatley up to each individual investor on what types of portfolios they choose to operate.

I prefer to work with individuals who don't have to deceive to build their business.

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This extra time holding the property costs money too, in missed opportunities for example as well as carrying costs.

I do not have much experience in this field at all, but I have read quite a bit on the investment side and have a lot of motivation to become an active individual in this field and do what it takes to succeed as an investor.