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Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
John Reagan Johnson Switched to a Property Manager
22 January 2025 | 9 replies
A PMC is great to use not only for all these items but also really being a trusted source for vendors too etc. 
Kyle Carter Forclosed housing informational - personal experiences
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
. 😉  Lack of investment capital (money) ought never be the obstacle because if the deal is right, the money will always appear.Then, you’ll need great data sources both for identifying opportunities and confirming the facts.
Denice Doron Newbie to real estate investing.
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
If I ever have specific questions, I look through google and then use the BP forums as another source.
Jason Baker Wholesaling Market in Miami
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Go direct to seller, learn to source your own deals and you will be successful  
Sri R. Buying Commercial retail space
8 January 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Sri Reddy: I am a newbie to real estate investing and looking for guidance from the teams here to understand the sources from where we can find any small retail spaces to buy.
Gregory Schwartz "Am I experienced enough to raise outside capital?"
29 January 2025 | 32 replies
This question crossed my mind recently after reading a post and some comments discussing whether an investor is experienced enough to raise capital from outside sources.
Sean Mattis Best Text Blasting Service?
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
In terms of performance, I will be honest with you: it all comes down to your source of lists, the way you set up your campaigns, and last but not least, your templates.
Donald DiBuono Mobile Home Park Development
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Does anyone recommend knowledge sources on building a mobile home parks (websites, books, organizations, plans, etc..). 
Tiffani Hollis Appliances - New or Used?
17 January 2025 | 6 replies
A warranty can bring peace of mind, especially if the tenant values quality and reliability.Here’s our rule of thumb:For budget-friendly rehabs: Used appliances from a reputable source can be a smart choice.