The Howey Test (otherwise known as why private money investing involves the SEC)
Saturday, January 02
Have you ever heard of the the 'Howey' test?If you want to raise money from private investors to fund real estate investments, you should know what the Howey test is and what it means to you.J. Howey was a Florida entrepreneur who was selling real estate contracts to finance the development of ci...
How To Attract Private Investors To Your Real Estate Investments
Thursday, December 31
It's no secret that private investors are attracted to real estate investments because of the potential of higher returns. When you can scoop up investment properties that generate annual returns on investment of 20%, 30% or more, it serves as a "magnet" to wealth. Capital always goes where it is...
Personal Guarantees and Private Money - Yes or No?
Wednesday, December 30
Should you ever personally guarantee principal or returns to a private investor? This question vexes many real estate investors from the green newbies to the most experienced and savvy.I'll admit: I wrestled with this one a bit myself when I began bringing private money as my exclusive financing ...
Proof of Funds Magic - How to Get Your Offers to the Top of the Stack
Monday, December 28
Numbers don't lie.According to RealtyTrac.com, through November 2009: * There were 693,000 foreclosure sales * 3.6 million foreclosure filingsThe National Association of Realtors: * National Median home price is $172,600, down 4% year-over-yearOn the commercial side, according to the FDI...
They said what? What to do if a Private Investor says "NO"
Monday, December 28
You've worked hard. You've marketed yourself and your business opportunity. The time is right.You're sitting in front of a private investor, proposing a deal that will make you and them a lot of money and...They said what?"No."Uh oh. You push the panic button inside your head and go into scramble...
What I Stole from Warren Buffett
Sunday, December 27
What did I steal from Warren Buffett? What did I break into his company headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska for and snatch like a thief in the middle of the night???As you may know, Buffett is currently the second richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $40 billion. Buffett is unique...