As a private lender, I see deals and fund deals regularly. And there are times that a borrower isn’t able to hold up his end of the deal and this can either be disastrous or turn into a great deal for us. This is the very reason why you loan or borrow at 65-70% of the after-repair value. This way, you can turn a private lender loan into a great deal with cash flow and equity.
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Getting started in real estate was even harder than Zack Boothe thought it was going to be. He wasted thousands of dollars on courses, coaching, and marketing, but with a lucky break, he realized that success could happen to him. His favorite marketing approach takes the hard work ethic he grew up with and combines it with the inner drive that made him a millionaire in just three years.
Entrepreneurs are the only people in the world who quit their 9-5 job so they can have some freedom to work 15 hour days. They tell themselves that they’re indispensable, valuable and that no one can run their business for them. But what they’re really doing is running themselves ragged. If you’re truly ready to take a step back and reclaim some personal and family time, Alex Charfen has some solid advice for you.
