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Martin S. Surprising how little discussion of RE scams here
15 September 2016 | 53 replies
I don't have direct experience with Clayton Morris of Morris Invest, nor his wife Natali, but I have followed them for years as broadcasters and technology pundits.They have both been featured guests on This Week in Tech (TWIT) for years, and both held various jobs in the mainstream tech media before starting to build platforms of their own.I was bemused when two of my usually separate spheres of interest (tech and real estate) seemed to converge, as Clayton and Natali started pivoting from tech to real estate.They are thoughtful, entrepreneurial folks, and good at building awareness and interest.
Luke Petrozza Automation tips for Selling Properties on Lease Purchase
23 September 2016 | 6 replies
., the ones who have a large option payment available, show a willingness to work with a credit-repair agency, and seem genuinely excited about the home.  
Tyler Hemperley HUD Section8
28 August 2016 | 0 replies
Hello, was curious if turning a HUD property into a Section 8 rental would qualify as a "Government Agency"
Mark Bourscheid RE License - Selecting a broker
19 January 2017 | 7 replies
You could always have a trusted agency list your property.
Patrick Philip Is there a better finance strategy for large purchases than this?
9 September 2016 | 12 replies
@Patrick Philip,Well, banks are "flush with cash" these days, but no, they do not have unlimited funds.Also, when banks lend, they impose certain restrictions on the loans, the borrower, the collateral, the terms of the loan, etc. so the note can be sold in the secondary market or be insured by government-sponsored agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc.Private lenders ("OPM") typically don't write loans to sell them, and typically are interested in the deal rather than the borrower's details.Using OPM down usually means putting some kind of partnership, joint venture, etc. together so the source of the down payment is less of an issue or a non-issue to  the lender(s).Dunno if that helps...
Chyrelle Robinson New to Wholesaling ... Please Help
31 August 2016 | 18 replies
When wholesaling, it would be important to disclose to the seller that you are a real estate agent, but in this particular case you are not acting as an agent, but as a principal, operating solely in your own best interest, with no agency duty owed the seller.if the seller, their attorney, the real estate commission, etc. is able, after the fact, to make the case that in your wholesaling activity you were not a principal, but an intermediary, then you would be potentially subject to fine, license suspension or revocation, liability for seller's lost income, and possibly treble damages for deceptive trade practices.  
Riley Hinshaw LEASE OPTION ASSIGNMENT
7 October 2016 | 5 replies
I suggest you make sure they are qualified (income, background, etc.) and set them up with a credit repair agency so they can purchase the home before the option expires.
Ken Rishel Is Your Website Leading the Regulators to Your Door?
17 September 2016 | 12 replies
While there are truly amazing resources available, none of them seem to be really equipped to handle the nuances behind the content without the help and involvement of the community or retailer themselves.This is especially true when dealing with the laws and the rules promulgated by the various state and federal agencies.
Lily Daudert prospective tenant with low credit score
30 August 2016 | 6 replies
I don't think anybody truly understands how the scoring works and depending on the company, you can see a difference of 100 points between the three scoring agencies (personal experience).  
James Farrel Anyone Used Fidelity Creditor Service in CA for collections?
29 August 2016 | 0 replies
Hi, I am looking for a good collection agency to collect a $6000 rental debt with no money judgment.