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Dallas Hoover First property multi unit 3-4
11 June 2024 | 4 replies
You can try to incorporate a seller concession to help cover closing costs and reduce cash to close.
Cyndi Lees Newbie in Santa Barbara
12 June 2024 | 18 replies
The key is to get creative
Jerell Edmonds Getting your second investment
11 June 2024 | 4 replies
What strategies did you use or what type of creative finance ?
Mike Schorah What’s the most creative strategy you’ve seen to buy a house?
9 June 2024 | 3 replies
In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.
Gina Shumway Signal Mountain Quadruplex
11 June 2024 | 5 replies
Way to get creative and think outside the box with converting a warehouse to a multi-unit! 
Luis Plaza Sub - To / Owner Finance ... newcomer
11 June 2024 | 4 replies
The majority of creative finance deals are actually done by those with capital because they have the leverage to play that game.
Chris Cusiter Back yard office/shed
11 June 2024 | 4 replies
Can you work there, save office space, be more creative or focused ect?
Geoffrey Chen Water Submeter in Columbus Ohio
10 June 2024 | 20 replies
You get a separate (small) bill from Guardian for their service, but the cost is incorporated into the billing rate that Guardian charges the tenants.
Silvia Baier Looking at starting with 8+ units has anyone here done this?
12 June 2024 | 10 replies
I found ways to be creative because I just couldn't fly 10 hours to deal with repairs or other things that came up.The main difference(s) I see between my small operation of one and something with 30+ units is that I would need a website, lawyer, CPA, and maybe a call center.