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Is a Hard Money Loan Considered Cash?

August 15, 2019 by Kyle Sennott 2 Comments

The DMV market is full of real estate investment opportunities that state: Investor Special. Cash Only. This “cash-only” requirement is the driving force behind the most common question about our industry: Is a hard money loan considered cash or not?

I understand the source of confusion. Cash implies a certain amount of money that you already have in your possession. In contrast, a loan means that you’re using borrowed funds because you either don’t have cash or choose not to use it. Hard money loan is not cash, but there are instances when it’s considered its equivalent. One of those instances is making an offer on a distressed property.

How to Manage Renovations That Require Permits

August 12, 2019 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

In our previous blogs, we discussed renovations projects that might require getting permits as well as the situations when you can get away rehabbing a property without them. Getting permits will almost inevitably slow you down. It will also add an extra layer of expenses to your budget. On the other hand, not getting permits when required increases your risk and, ultimately, your liability. A building inspector might not only halt your whole project until the right permits are in place but also ask you to bring your existing renovations up to code. However, the focus of this article is not to dwell on when to get permits but how to effectively manage renovations that require permits.

Estimating Renovation Costs: Major Expenses That Affect Your Budget

August 7, 2019 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Mark Twain famously quipped: “Nothing in life is guaranteed except death and taxes.” As real estate rehabbers, we face that uncertainty every day. Our profit calculations are based on the myriad estimates that depend on factors beyond our control. Learning to manage this uncertainty is learning to manage and minimize your risk. Today I want to talk about one component that is especially tricky to control – your rehab costs. Estimating renovation costs correctly is the key to your success as a real estate investor. Yet, these four costly items are often overlooked and, as a result, may significantly reduce your profits.

Get Free Advice From These Real Estate Experts

May 9, 2019 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

In our previous blogs, we’ve talked about impracticalities of paying thousands of dollars to attend a real estate seminar or get access to a real estate guru. The best way to save money is to stop spending it when you don’t have to. So here is the list of real estate experts that are ready to impart their hard-earned real estate wisdom without emptying your valet.

Of Real Estate Gurus and Their (Cheaper) Alternatives

May 8, 2019 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Gurus are defined as spiritual teachers in matters of fundamental concern who impart wisdom and initiations to those with less awareness and experience. Some are altruistic – think Gandhi or, for this matter, Yoda. Some are outright crazies who pursue their twisted ideas of domination and control over their followers – think David Koresh of the Waco tragedy. However, the majority of modern-day gurus are innocuous business people leveraging their brand to make money.

Are Real Estate Seminars a Good Investment?

April 26, 2019 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

In our previous blog, we talked about the basics of what qualifies you as a real estate investor. Let’s take it up a notch. Suppose you want to be equipped with the maximum knowledge possible, and you want to acquire this knowledge fast. In other words, you want to effectively compete with grizzled real estate investors without spending too much time and making too many mistakes. Not to worry – in your real estate journey, you are likely to encounter many experts ready to unveil their secrets and let you learn by their, and not your, mistakes. However, it’s those experts who are charging a wazoo of money that I am skeptical about. Yes, I am talking about those real estate seminars that cost upward of thousands of dollars to attend and even those e-books from “gurus” with price tags over $100.

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