In our previous blog, we’ve addressed one of the most frequently asked questions: Is a hard money loan considered cash? Now that we’ve covered when a hard money loan is equivalent to cash and why, it’s time to discuss their differences. In other words, should you pay cash for an investment property or should you borrow money instead? To come up with a strategy that is right for you, let’s discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each way.
Recently I spoke to a brand-new investor who asked us to look at a loan scenario for him. A deal he wanted to discuss was not particularly strong. In fact, my numbers showed him making just over $6,000 in profit. After we talked more, he confessed he was thinking about purchasing the property all-cash, to “test the waters” and “eliminate additional expenses.” Were he to bypass a lender and pay his way with his own cash, his profits would increase substantially.