Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

I have not been involved in too many private money transactions, but those reasons sure do make sense to me.

Nov 27, 2010 01:50 AM
Stanley Stepak
Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH - Avon Lake, OH
Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,

interesting points to consider.  I will share them with my colleague's.  Here is to your efforts as we reach closer to the end of the year.

Nov 27, 2010 01:52 AM
Nor Yeretsian
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc. - Toronto, ON
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc., Brokerage Toronto

Harry , interesting post.

18 % sounds wonderful , too good to be true ( maybe ) recourse or no recourse ? .

Cheers

Nor Yeretsian

 

 

Nov 27, 2010 01:53 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
RentVest - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Private money and distressed properties are a great combination to make money when done right.

Nov 27, 2010 01:53 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
RentVest - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

No 18% all day long in Phoenix, AZ

Nov 27, 2010 01:58 AM
Bill Pohl
Tetra Homes, Inc. - Loveland, OH

Harry-

We use private mortgage money for most of our transactions now. Of course, the rates we pay are slightly lower in the 12% to 15% range most of the time. We also (50/50) use funds that are in people's SDIRA. Greater combination: Distressed property, Private Mortgages, IRA Funding!!

Nov 27, 2010 02:38 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Harry....when I use to invest in property, I always used someone elses money....I would buy it with no money down and refinance to pay off the second mortgage that was used as my down payment....when I refinanced I pulled out money to make improvements.  

Nov 27, 2010 02:42 AM