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Felicia Vinces What makes a good seller financed deal?
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.
Kris Kempe Subject to exit strategy PLS HELP
22 January 2025 | 13 replies
The interest rate is 7%, so we suggest this property is for someone who wants to get into Lease Options and meets the other requirements such as adequate reserves and credit.That means, they buy the property, they wind up with $50,000 in equity and they do a Lease Option to a buyer who doesn't currently own a house, but wants to.
Erica Allen Beach House (pocket listing?)
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
There are a few options(1)You can get connected with the larger wholesaler firms in the area (2) go through PCPAO site and skiptrace the buyers of similar properties as yours, (3) hunt down the agents involved in the sale of properties similar to yours or go to local REI meetings and pitch it to the investors there. 
Grant Shipman Why Part of a Good Deal is Better Than 100% of No Deal
3 February 2025 | 1 reply
You Get Experience"When the man with experience meets the man with money, the man with experience leaves with the money, and the man with the money leaves with an experience."
Tricia O'Brien What Questions to Ask/Things to Look for When Interviewing Property Managers?
20 January 2025 | 2 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
Anthony Klemm New to REI, trying to connect with folks
27 January 2025 | 2 replies
At some point I'd like to begin a long career in REI and would like to have met some people already that can share in that endeavor.Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Brook Burns Tenant Security Deposit Escrow Account
29 January 2025 | 9 replies
I think they all have fees associated with the account if it doesn't meet the threshold.  
Caitlyn Drapeau Best skip tracing services?
18 January 2025 | 15 replies
A few months ago I started attending a local investors meeting and have become obsessed with learning about real estate wholesaling.
Chris Wierman Trying to Connect with anyone flipping in Colorado Springs
23 January 2025 | 6 replies
There are a few investor groups that meet in Colorado Springs.
Deborah Burian Banned for Spamming Today
16 January 2025 | 16 replies
We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.