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Friday, March 22, 2019

Tip For Success When Using Texas Hard Money Loans for Real Estate Investments

(Texas Hard Money Loans are a great tool for real estate investors. But like any tool, they must be used properly to ensure that you have the greatest potential for success and profit.)

Investing in real estate is a great way to work for yourself and build your personal wealth. Many people will enter this career field because it represents an opportunity to control their own future, work the hours that they choose and to retire much earlier than they ever thought possible. But the key to being successful is knowing how and when to use tools such as Texas Hard Money Loans to their greatest advantage.

Understanding the benefits of Texas Hard Money Loans is a critical first step. These loans are short-term and should only be used for short projects or as a fast solution for funds before you refinance to a traditional mortgage. The rates for Texas Hard Money Loans are often much higher than a traditional loan, but the benefits of the fast and simple application process make them very attractive. But never try to force a hard money loan into a long term loan, as the cost will quickly eat up any chance for a profit.

Finding a great lender is also very important to your current deal and all of your real estate investment purchases to come. Look at your hard money lender as a service provider. This person is offering you a service just as your appraiser or insurance agent does. Work with several lenders early on in your career, but select one or two that you focus on to build long term relationships with. Not only will this help to relieve some of the stress each time you need a loan but it will also provide you with a good working knowledge of the loan process for each deal.

Compare and Contrast

In the early stages of your real estate investing career, be sure to have a complete list of all of the charges, fees, and interest that you will be paying for each loan that you are requesting. Asking for this final tally in writing from each potential lender is a good way to learn to compare and contract all of your loan options. Sometimes the cheapest loan does not offer the terms that best meet your needs. Balancing cost and function will be very important to the overall success of each project.

Planning Is Key

As a new investor, it is very important that you have a detailed plan for each project as well as a contingency plan to cover events such as unexpected repairs or time delays. Having this documented will help to eliminate stress and will demonstrate to potential lenders that you are well prepared and educated about the realities of real estate investing. The more projects you successfully complete, the easier it will become to create this document but it will always be an important piece in the success of each investment project that you undertake.



Dennis Dahlber Broker Ri CEO Level 4 Funding LLC Dennis Dahlberg
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About the Author:  Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true. Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 43 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.

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