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.

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 haven’t used the newer platforms yet on my deals, but the speed and transparency you mentioned definitely sound like real advantages — especially with how tight timelines can get here.I’m curious to see how these tools handle more complex assets, since that’s usually where traditional appraisers shine. 

Foreclosures are up and mortgage demand softening, signals that traditional buyers are being priced out of the market.Stress in the housing market = opportunities.

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.

In cases where you're doing a more traditional loan you may have lender fees. 

The conversation is actually the same whether you’re talking to a seller or an investor holding rentals, the pain points overlap.The pitch: “Have you ever considered renting to a professional STR operator instead of a traditional tenant?

It would be a traditional long term lease property. 3 bed, 2 bath, single car garage.