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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
When cycle gets tougher then those marginal agents sales dry up and they go back to that j-o-b especially since they did not save and spent all their money on trips, bigger houses, nicer cars,etc.Good LuckI hope you are one of the few that make it long term. 14 years in the business and still having record sales year after year.The best nugget of info I can give is constantly out learn your competition.
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10 February 2025 | 29 replies
Some investors received a note this week saying he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.He also has a new eviction on his record after refusing to leave a property he was renting.Even after multiple formal complaints to the RE board about his fraudulent activity, he somehow still has his license and active home listings.Posting this update so hopefully anyone looking to work with him, now or in the future, can see the type of person he is.
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30 January 2025 | 56 replies
However, without an MLS in the area, determining the right price to pay can be challenging.This lack of records makes our job more demanding but also gives me unique opportunities to help clients pay the right price.
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10 February 2025 | 47 replies
Some counties have API as that allow you to access their tax records.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Children won't have a credit/criminal history, rent records, etc.My application fee is non-refundable.
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20 January 2025 | 14 replies
and, something that doesn't get discussed enough - a record number of properties don't have any debts on them.
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24 January 2025 | 42 replies
That is why PreREO requires the defaulted note buyer/partner to file for a court hearing requesting a third party independent receiver to be given court approval to accept rent on behalf of the actual owner of record and divert the funds to you, the note buyer prior to taking title via a completed foreclosure.
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16 January 2025 | 11 replies
I do it myself and takes 20 to 30 minutes a month (did it yesterday for Dec), with about 7 of those minutes for 1 property in Blount County, TN which requires the form to be manually filled out, write a check, address an envelope, scan doc and check for my records and walk it to my mailbox.
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6 January 2025 | 7 replies
DSCR Loans - Both Purchase and Cash Out Loans- Investors typically use these on the cash out portion of the BRRRR Strategy - Minimum Downpayment, usually 20% but some lenders offer 15% down - Max LTV on Refinances, typically 75%, but some lenders will do 80% - Minimum Title seasoning (since the property was purchased and recorded on county records) is 90 days, although some lenders have no seasoning at all as long as you can show rehab work completed. - 30 year fixed terms - Usually have a Prepayment Penalty from 1-5 years, although you can price out a 0 PPP for a higher rate or fee- Minimum Credit score is 650 usually, although you could do a lower LTV loan at 620.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
Keep detailed records of your hours and tasks—it’s crucial for proving active status if ever questioned.Don’t overthink starting with Airbnb/VRBO.