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DB Brooks
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Could this work?

DB Brooks
  • Jacksonville, FL
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I'm a somewhat recent grad making a fairly decent income.  Was planning to save up over the next 6 mos to a year to purchase a home (that will eventually be a rental property).  I know some people that I am very close with that have access to a good amount of money. Here's my question:  Can I locate a home that is being auctioned (ideally it would be a really good deal, of course), these people are willing to buy the home at auction then turn around and sell it to me.  I then would refinance and give them their money back plus 10%.  Is this a good idea?  Have you ever heard of someone doing this?  Is this even legal or just completely not a good idea?  Any input you have on something like this would help a lot.  Thanks!

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William Hochstedler
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William Hochstedler
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@DB Brooks

Yes.

This is a great method investors use to acquire real estate.

Instead of having your people buy the house and sell it to you, have them act as a lender. Search BP for (private money, BRRR, and hard money). They loan you the money to purchase the property secured by a trust deed and note (provided Florida is a lien theory state).

You force equity thereby increasing the value.  Then refinance with institutional financing (a bank) to repay the private lender.

This method is also used in flipping.

Before buying a property, make sure you talk to an institutional lender to make sure you qualify for the take out loan and that it's structured properly for an eventual refi.

Welcome to BP!

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