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99 Percent Financing

  Im a beginning apartment building investor. I have found a Lender willing to lend 99% financing, and I have to come up with the 1% down. Does that sound good ?
Im looking for 100% financing because I dont have much money or assets.
 
  It doesn't sound good to me; it sounds fishy.  I can't believe any reputable lender would put out money like that in this financial climate with almost nothing down.  Perhaps you're being asked a very high rate of interest?  Or is the lender going to participate in ownership?
I can see you ending up in a lot of trouble.  Take the proposal to your own CPA and your own real estate lawyer for their advice.  You certainly can't plan on being an investor or a developer without having those professionals with you right from the start.
    Edith
Originally published on February 1, 2008
 
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