What Should I Name my Land Trust?
Friday, August 31
Just uploaded a video of a chat I'm having over the next few weeks with Randy Hughes, "Mr. Land Trust". Whether I'm buying or selling property with owner financing, land trusts can greatly enhance the outcomes and reduce the risks, especially when there is existing financing being left in place ...
12 Steps to Real Estate Recovery
Wednesday, March 04
Let's admit it, as a nation we've been partying very hard for a very long time, and now, in the midst of our collective hangover, we're looking for ways to sober up and find serenity. Who better than Bill W. and Dr. Bob to give us a hand? 1. We admitted we were powerless over the real estate mar...
Avoid the Pitfalls of Lease Options with Trusts
Tuesday, February 24
Lots of people are exploring whatever it takes to get their properties sold in today's market, even considering low down payments, or a small option payment. Lease options/rent-to-owns are popular in part because the property owner/seller can get more up front and each month than if they just ...
Can I Sell a Second Note and Deed of Trust?
Thursday, February 19
When most people think of seller financing, they think of carrying a second. Buyer puts down 10% cash, gets a 75% traditional loan, and asks the seller to carry a 15% second. These deals can definitely help get real estate transactions closed and are a great tool for maximizing price point and ...
Seller Financing on Steroids: Developing Trust
Thursday, January 22
Def.: Trust - confident expectation of something; hope. Many luxury residential and commercial sellers don’t have a lot of trust in the real estate market. Recently, as if rattling a sordid skeleton, a local high-end Realtor squeamishly confided, “Nothing’s moving right now.” Though conventiona...