However, a land trust provides absolutely no asset protection.

Let me answer the question from my point of view:I would never expect a lender to advance me funds directly - the money should ALWAYS be sent to a lawyer in trust.I would expect that my lender would want his lawyer to review the agreement between us to ensure that my lender was covered.I would NEVER expect a lender to lend funds unless the funds were backed up by a hard asset with a substantial sum of money invested in the asset by the person requesting funds.For example - I will have $ 40 K of my own cash into the deal for a house that is valued at $ 180K +, but that we are purchasing for $ 160K.

I figured that Litton is the bank with the asset manager and I am planning on calling tomorrow to see if I can get any info or offer to buy directly.

I read other authors for more detail in the topics I learn from.

Also the lenders often cut agents fees,in short sales and if they're going to whittle it better to have 6% whittled then 3%.As for not presenting an offer, yes some agents are self appointed guardians but you don't know that for sure and what the asset manager has indicated to him regarding offers.Plus as you know some lenders often ignore offers period,.even when it's presented, its a leave it on the desk I'll look at it later thing and let you know, which is never.

It was a matter which could not be decided by the court because they had no authority to evict the homeowner.

Question is, will a bank lend to my zero asset entity based on the facts of a real estate deal alone?

You can call the city or whoever the authority for the area is and ask about permits.

Example: You own an asset that is worth $100,000 and you currently owe $50,000.

Originally posted by Account Closed You should have come to the last East Bay Sunday meetup, it was all about OOS, but the presenter shared that cool litmus test above (where you invest passes with flying colors btw) that kind of guts the standard "turnkey provider" model.Another market not far off, Stockton, same test as above - steady income (rent increases will likely at least track with inflation, if you zoom out to the 10 yr horizon), gradually increasing population (a driver of asset/home appreciation, 10 yr horizon), 2-4 unit properties still affordable.Do it for Oakland and obviously you will see incomes through the roof, population gradually increasing, but sticking point will be the prices present a barrier to entry that not everyone will be able to handle.