160: Rookie Reply: How to Borrow Money for Down Payments (and Pay it Back!)

Real Estate Rookie

This week’s question comes from AJ through Ashley’s Instagram direct messages. AJ is asking a question many new investors have: If I borrow down payment money from friends or family, what’s the best way to pay back the down payment while cash flowing on the property?

For many rookie investors who don’t have large cash sums sitting around, much of their initial investment has to be done through borrowed money. This means not only getting a conventional loan from a bank but privately financing their down payment as well. But, before you start asking your grandma for some “seed funds”, make sure that your bank will allow you to borrow down payment money.

Here are some suggestions:

Double-check that your bank allows borrowed down payments, if not, try and receive a “gift” from a family member

Work out a payment plan with your private lender before closing on the deal

Pay back the down payment personally and count it as an initial investment in your CoC calculations

Offer equity or a delayed payout as a way for you to maximize cash flow in the deal

And more in the episode…

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Links from the Show

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