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9 November 2024 | 9 replies
You may be able to secure higher leverage financing through alternative lenders than a traditional bank (not always the case) and this may help advance your objective of reducing the down payment/cash requirement but that may only be temporary relief as you will likely pay more over the course of the loan because of higher rates and fees.
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8 November 2024 | 19 replies
I apply their security deposit first ($1,500) and then charge them for the remaining $2,500 owed.
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7 November 2024 | 21 replies
My broker also received a few subject to offers and when looked them up in public records on other properties he say Notice of Defaults.
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7 November 2024 | 14 replies
Residential mortgage rates have already dropped, but the general public has not paid attention.
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5 November 2024 | 22 replies
I like to rent to people with security clearances for my properties in NOVA.
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2 November 2024 | 2 replies
I’m going to lend to a few people I know with LLC ‘s on some mortgages and receive interest , I am not putting myself out to public lending just some commercial loans as LLC single member pass through , do I have to pay local taxes in Florida , I have no brick and mortar , no employees , just LLC in Florida and live in Texas , there is no work involved I just receive interest .
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7 November 2024 | 5 replies
I have had a fair amount of recent success because I offer a pretty high rate of 11% secured by note and deed of trust on my houses in va and nc but want to hear other peoples success stories besides local meetups.
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5 November 2024 | 28 replies
Most legal disputes are over security deposits and for small amounts.
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6 November 2024 | 1 reply
This process updates ownership records at the county level and makes the sale a matter of public record.2.
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11 November 2024 | 14 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.I believe the Note creates liability for the loan, the mortgage creates a lien on the real property that secures the debt.