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All Forum Posts by: Phillip Lanier

Phillip Lanier has started 13 posts and replied 124 times.

Post: New Military newbie currently in Del Rio TX

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45
Welcome @Joe Scherer

Post: Im interested in long distance vacation rentals

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

@Shawn Miller

Hi Shawn, I just found out that I will be relocating (Gov employee). We have some rentals and a vacation house. I know we will be selling some of the rentals (I just posted them on the Biggerpockets listings), but not sure about the vacation rental. We are located in Uvalde, TX which is 20 minutes south of Garner State Park; the most visited state park in Texas. 

The vacation rental website is 211Martin.com 

We are going through a huge transition so we may sell it. 

Post: Subject too purchase - sold owner finance loan wrap

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

Investment Info:

Single-family residence note investment investment in Uvalde.

Purchase price: $133,000
Cash invested: $3,000

Subject too purchase: $133,000 balance. $3,000 down.
Sold for $190,000 with $10,000 down. Owner finance $180,000.
About $50,000 equity on back end.
Cash flow about $550

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The underlying loan had 18 years left so the principal pay down would be faster when I sell it on a new note.
Also, tons of equity.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I met a new friend at a Christmas party. Of course, one of the questions that is always asked is, "So what do you do?" It so happens that he had a good lead on a distressed seller.

How did you finance this deal?

I bought it subject too with $3,000 purchase.

How did you add value to the deal?

At first, I tried to help the seller by guiding her to clean and make minor repairs to the home so she can maximize and make money. I was too much for her to handle. Then I offered to do it for her and we could split it. She didn't want to deal with it. Then I offered to take it off her hands, take over payments and give her $3,000. She was very happy. On top of that, I handled getting her personal items to her from the house, some personal affairs, etc.

What was the outcome?

I sold the house as an owner finance deal. Wrapped the original note and collected $10,000 with about $550 cash flow. Plus, I have about $50,000 equity on the back end that keeps growing as time goes by. When the new owners refinance, I'll get that lump sum.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Never not offer a solution based on how you would react if it were offered to you. In other words, the whole time, I was trying to find out how I could maximize the sellers profits when in reality, she didn't care about the money, she just didn't want to deal with the house period.

Post: How do I structure this deal

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

@James De Stefano, I contacted several title companies and attorneys who all are either not familiar, have no experience or doesn't want to do this type of transaction.  I finally found an attorney that knows and does sub2 deals out of Dallas.  Currently, she sent me the verbiage needed for the purchase contract.  Once I get the contract back from the seller, we will take the next steps. 

Post: Conroe, TX to Spring, TX

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

@Lee Castro

Hi Lee,

I am going to start investing in Conroe as I would like to relocate there sometime in the future.  Are you doing any wholesaling?

Post: How do I structure this deal

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

@Bruce Lynn - Yes, I believe it's a type of 203k loan that allows the borrower to draw rehab money.  I've talked to a title company that has an on site lawyer.  They can structure the deal. 

@Wayne Brooks - Thank you for the clarification.  So an assignment is out.

@Rick Pozos - I will propose that to the buyer.  The challenge is, they can not do the repairs until they get the rehab money from the loan.  Part of the repair is there are leaks due to flashing on dormer windows and flashing in the valleys.  It's not a huge problem, but the roof is leaking.  I guess I could sell them on time saved in moving in and getting settled.  Maybe get a handyman to throw tar on to Band-Aid the leaks.  BTW, my wife and I have been wanting to go to your wine parties.  Hope to see you again soon!

Post: How do I structure this deal

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

Hello BP friends,

I am looking for any insight on how I can structure the following deal. I have negotiated a "sub to" deal where I will be paying the owner $3,000 and getting the deed subject to an existing mortgage. The house will need about $30k in repairs. I have an end buyer that will take the property as is and he will take responsibility in the repairs. My original plan was to owner finance it to a buyer, doing a wrap on the existing loan. However, the buyer is able to get an FHA loan for the purchase as well as the repairs. The challenge is, FHA requires a 90 day seasoning on the title. So here are my options that I'm aware of and am hoping someone knows of any other creative ways to structure it.

1) I close with the seller and wait 90 days to season the title for the end buyers FHA loan.

2) I sell the contract, however, this will expose my spread and am afraid the end buyer and/or seller will want to cut me out and deal direct.

The county has the house appraised at $300,000. The existing loan which I will be taking over is $133,000 plus the $3,000 to the seller. I will be selling it at $170,000.

So how can I handle the 90 day title seasoning challenge? What other options are there?

Thank you in advance!

Post: Is there a way around the 90 day FHA title seasoning?

Phillip Lanier
Posted
  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

Hello BP friends,

I am looking for any insight on how I can structure the following deal. I have negotiated a "sub to" deal where I will be paying the owner $3,000 and getting the deed subject to an existing mortgage. The house will need about $30k in repairs. I have an end buyer that will take the property as is and he will take responsibility in the repairs. My original plan was to owner finance it to a buyer, doing a wrap on the existing loan. However, the buyer is able to get an FHA loan for the purchase as well as the repairs. The challenge is, FHA requires a 90 day seasoning on the title. So here are my options that I'm aware of and am hoping someone knows of any other creative ways to structure it.

1) I close with the seller and wait 90 days to season the title for the end buyers FHA loan.

2)  I sell the contract, however, this will expose my spread and am afraid the end buyer and/or seller will want to cut me out and deal direct.

The county has the house appraised at $300,000.  The existing loan which I will be taking over is $133,000 plus the $3,000 to the seller.  I will be selling it at $170,000.  

So how can I handle the 90 day title seasoning challenge?  What other options are there?

Thank you in advance!

Phillip Lanier

Post: Lawyer recommendation for Sub2 transaction, Texas

Phillip Lanier
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  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

@Justin Hammond

Thanks! Would you be willing to share the documents, sample deed, etc that you use?

Thanks!

Phillip Lanier

Post: Could use another set of eyes of the house I offered on

Phillip Lanier
Posted
  • Uvalde, TX
  • Posts 141
  • Votes 45

You need more meat in the deal. $70 is not much and what if you wanted to eventually pass on the management to a property manager? Also, what if taxes or insurance goes up? Is that including CapEx?

Are there any needed repairs?  Do you know the age of some of the mechanics such as the roof, HVAC, water heater, etc?  In other words, can you predict when they may fail and are prepared for when it does? 

I'm in Uvalde, so similar market.  You can find deals, you just have to look. 

Best of luck!!! 

Phillip Lanier