I Cracked the Code for More Cash Flow & Less Risk (Rentals + Private Lending)
Summary
This BiggerPockets article discusses a real estate investor's strategy of combining private money lending with rental properties to build a diversified portfolio. Hosts can learn from the investor's experience, including how he found private lenders, and the importance of vetting deals and having exit strategies. Consider exploring private lending opportunities to diversify your income streams.
Key Insights
- •Over 40% of people in the USA today don’t have a loan on their primary residence.
- •The investor's first real estate deal was a private lending opportunity that gave him an 11% return, and he was able to buy nine cash-flowing rental units in ONE year.
Action Items
- ✓Consider private money lending to diversify your real estate investing strategies, which could lead to high returns.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓When seeking private lenders, research those with paid-off mortgages, such as those following the Dave Ramsey method.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Common Mistakes
- ⚠A deal went south, highlighting the importance of thorough vetting of both the property and the borrower in private money deals.
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