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All Forum Posts by: Da Shiek Woodard

Da Shiek Woodard has started 14 posts and replied 45 times.

Post: Wholesale Leads for Subject To

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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  • Washington, DC
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I came across Pace Morby talking about Subject To, and it really resonated with me. Has anyone worked with wholesalers to get leads that don’t well for them but did work for your Subject To financing?

Post: Why Don't Real Estate Agents Keep the Deals for Themselves?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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I read a lot of posts on here that look to understand seller financing. I am starting to grasp why a seller would do it (tax advantages, steady money flow, low risk, etc), but aside from Zillow and Craigslist, a lot of deals are said to be on the MLS.

At the risk of sounding obnoxious, why wouldn't real estate agents simply keep these deals for themselves if they are lucrative and require a low entry point in terms of capital?

Post: 1 Primary and 1 Rental, Low Cash, Next Move?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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Quote from @Lee Whitford:

@Da Shiek Woodard I am in a very similar boat as you! Would love to connect and keep up as we continue our journey! 


 That sounds good to me, what is your current situation?  Or if you'd rather not share, go ahead and DM me.  I hope you can give some background here as well though because the viewers tend to have great advice.

Post: 1 Primary and 1 Rental, Low Cash, Next Move?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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Quote from @Andrew Syrios:

Partnerships or private loans are definitely something to consider. However, if you're low on cash and 1) have lived in your own home for more than a year and 2) it would make for a good rental and 3) you are open to moving, the best option might be to buy a new personal residence and rent out your current place. The financing terms are a lot better for personal residences than investment properties and with rates going up, that is even more important now.


 Partnering is something I am exploring now, I think it may be the quickest way up for me.  If rents rise a little more in my area I will consider continuing to buy a primary and then make it a rental.  It involves moving a lot but it's a quick way to acquire properties at low interest rates so I totally agree with your suggestion.

Post: 1 Primary and 1 Rental, Low Cash, Next Move?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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Quote from @Linda S.:

@Da Shiek Woodard,

As someone who bought those cheap houses over the past 6 years, let me just remind you-- where ever you buy them-- they are cheap for a reason. My most recent purchase was a $17K cinderblock 1bd SFH with literately an inch of sewer it in-- the landlord wouldn't fix the sewer line. .. $5K later, I'm getting $725/mo, and the tenant is very happy everything is fixed.

 The reason is very likely deferred maintenance, and you'll be buying some's problems.      Go for value, and make sure, especially with cheap houses, you have a contractor/inspector do a full inspection so you know what you're getting.  A lot of people chase the cheap houses and then exit within a year when they realize how much it actually needs.   

Just remember-- it's not cheap because the other person is stupid, it's likely cheap because the seller is aware of all the stuff wrong with it and thinks that's the most they will ever get.


 This is a great real life scenario, thank you for sharing this.  I would actually not mind this scenario at all as I am pretty good with repair, but yes I would want to know exactly what is wrong with the house so I could fix it.  Your numbers sound like they worked out for you, where the heck did you find a house for $17K though?

Post: 1 Primary and 1 Rental, Low Cash, Next Move?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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Well put, I understand every word you said.

Post: 1 Primary and 1 Rental, Low Cash, Next Move?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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Russell thank you for that honest and entertaining response, I love your candor! Can’t something be said about a cheap property that generates instant cash flow though? I’m trying to see how to speed up my entry point into another property.

Post: Seller Financing to Reduce Down Payment and Closing Costs

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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Just so I can wrap my head around why someone would do seller financing, let me see if my interpretation is correct. Are you saying you would rather OF your properties in retirement rather than selling for cash and migrating your portfolio into an annuity?

Post: 1 Primary and 1 Rental, Low Cash, Next Move?

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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I'll take a look Jason, thank you for that tip!  Do you invest in this area or out of state?

Post: Seller Financing to Reduce Down Payment and Closing Costs

Da Shiek WoodardPosted
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  • Washington, DC
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I bought a primary home recently which took my cash reserves down. I am thinking that seller financing is a way to stay in the hunt.

What are some of your examples of seller financing deals you succeeded with and how was there value for both sides in the deal?

What other methods provide an entry for low liquidity?  I'm not being creative enough and would love any suggestions.