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Timothy Franklin Clarifying the wholesale transaction
15 December 2024 | 7 replies
In either case, the wholesaler usually doesn't need to provide their own funds to complete the deal unless they are doing a double closing and need private financing for that purpose.The title company plays a key role in ensuring that the funds are processed correctly and that the transaction is legally and financially finalized, including disbursing funds to the seller and paying any fees owed to the wholesaler, private lender, or other parties involved.Contract with Seller: The wholesaler secures a property under contract, usually with a small earnest money deposit.Find Buyer: The wholesaler finds a buyer (investor) and assigns the contract, earning an assignment fee (difference in price).Closing: The buyer wires funds, the wholesaler receives the assignment fee, and the title company handles the transaction.Costs:Earnest Money: Small deposit.Marketing: Costs to find deals.Funding (if needed): For double closings.Profit: The wholesaler earns the assignment fee.prioritize transparency and value.
Steve Fiedler Excited to join the Bigger Pockets Community
12 December 2024 | 5 replies
If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.
Roland N. MTR - How to protect furnished rentals?
11 December 2024 | 4 replies
There's no way to guarantee things won't break, there are only ways to protect yourself financially so you can replace those items.
Jasmine G. Financing first rental
3 December 2024 | 10 replies
Cash flowing at 5% down was possible about 3 years ago—but that ship may have since sailed.Now, you’re left with two options: you can either pony up more cash per deal, or you can potentially look out of state for markets with more favorable rent-to-price ratios.Or…you can wait for rates to decline, but I don’t know how much a 100 or 150 basis point rate cut in the next year will really move the needle.That said, some firms (usually new construction companies, turnkey providers, etc.) will enter into forward commitments with lenders at institutional rates and then pass cost interest rate savings onto end buyers to entice them to purchase a property.
Xavien Rafael The Benefits of Using an LLC vs. S-Corp for Real Estate
11 December 2024 | 0 replies
This could free up more cash flow to reinvest in your deals.But here’s where it gets interesting: making the transition to an S-Corp can require a more organized financial structure, which includes separating your accounts, keeping clean records, and being prepared to pay yourself a reasonable salary as the business owner.
Vivian Huang Investing in Tulum, Mexico
12 December 2024 | 49 replies
As the legally required small print in the offering of financial products reads: "Past performance is no guarantee of future performance".
Alexandre Boustany Digitizing a Small Real Estate Business
12 December 2024 | 2 replies
Reporting and Analytics ToolsDashboards for financial, operational, and tenant data analysis.
Bryce Adams Howard County, Maryland Land Valuation
10 December 2024 | 4 replies
I am hoping to get a better idea of the value of the land to determine if it makes sense financially to start the foreclosure process (the two notices have been sent).  
Scott Trench Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
****I am not a financial advisor or guru, I was just a dumb civil engineer who learned that you cannot push on a rope and dirt and water  = mud.
Angela Ruiz Lopez Foreclosed properties- opportunity to fix n flip
10 December 2024 | 0 replies
Heidi Pagano at C2 Financial is amazing to work with, patient and knowledgeable on all types of loans.