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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.
T. Alan Ceshker Wraps and due on sale clause
15 June 2024 | 87 replies
As used in this Section 18, "Interest in the Property" means any legal or beneficial interest in the Property, including, but not limited to, those beneficial interests transferred in a bond for deed, contract for deed, installment sales contract or escrow  agreement, the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to purchaser."
Sam Schlosser Investing in a friends deal
9 June 2024 | 7 replies
One ended up in court costing close to $30,000 and the second involved a lengthy process with the banks lawyers and mortgage team to get the partner off the mortgage when they went AWOL and didn’t uphold their part of the deal.
Michael Timothy Raising Capital
9 June 2024 | 13 replies
I'm assuming that once these platforms become more accepted as just another asset class (no different then mutual funds) to invest in for one's retirement (and I do believe we're going that direction) the restrictions on who they let fundraise on their sites will actually decrease a bit as the occasional blow up will do far less damage once RE crowdfunding has a lengthy track record. 
Corbin H. How to fund massive unexpected repair
10 June 2024 | 40 replies
In most municipalities I've worked, you don't need a licensed plumber to repair a sanitary lead - but the contractor should be bonded and insured.
Danny N. Need Feedback on Single Family Home Rental Performance in Bay Area
10 June 2024 | 19 replies
If it is small (say less than bond market) it is a strong indication that you will better off to sell and redeploy your capital.  
Scott Eadie Beginner with Large Capital Access ($10M)
9 June 2024 | 40 replies
Put it in treasuries bills, high yield savings accounts, municipal bonds, or cds for a year.
Jon B. Hold Harmless / Release of Liability Agreements for Rehab Contractors
7 June 2024 | 4 replies
I only consider licensed contractors but have found that most reasonably-priced contractors are not bonded or insured.
Chinmay Patel Cash out Refi on a BRRR
7 June 2024 | 8 replies
I have Bond for title agreement with Tenant what kind of financing options I can use to cash out for next BRRR.
Anja Schepp Mobile home park restrictions
7 June 2024 | 8 replies
Getting a new title can be a lengthy process.3.