If we're assuming an 8% rate with traditional financing, and a loan of 500k, then:The better terms of the seller giving you 5% for 7 years is worth about 63k, and 4% for 5 years is also worth about 63k.

With self directing somebody can make a traditional contribution (get the tax deduction), invest in a non-public asset like a private loan or real estate syndication, then convert the asset from traditional to Roth with a discounted valuation.

Quote from @Kelly Schroeder: Seeing more investors prioritize cash-flow-based lending options over traditional income-based approvals.

For those who invest in both, how does the day-to-day involvement of notes compare to managing rentals?

As a real estate investor, knowing the differences between bridge loans and traditional loans can make a huge impact on your cash flow and project timelines.

I’m a licensed NC Realtor and General Contractor working primarily on investor-driven residential projects, including infill, redevelopment, and ground-up construction.I respect the approach of giving sellers clear comparisons between a cash disposition and a traditional MLS sale.

The pre-qualification can then be used when you make your offer to show you are likely to get traditional financing.

Quote from @Brandon Lee: For investors who’ve used different capital sources—at what point did private money start making sense for you compared to traditional financing?

Long-Term Leases Create Predictable IncomeHealthcare tenants typically sign long-term leases ranging from 10 to 20 years, far longer than most traditional commercial leases.

Did you value based on PadSplit revenue, or traditional LTR revenue?