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Cheryl J McGrath Seller financing options
10 December 2024 | 6 replies
Seller Financing I am the buyer with 30 days to purchase the property and want to simultaneously market it as rent-to-own,  how can I structure the process effectively:Can I structure the deal this way, so I can secure a tenant-buyer while working to close on the home myself,  minimizing my risk and creating a win-win situation.
Michael Plaks RANT: Preparing/Planning/Guessing for the 2nd Trump Tax Plan
19 December 2024 | 13 replies
For those looking to scale their portfolios, now might also be an excellent time to secure funding.
Michael Perry Freddie Mac Homes Questions
11 December 2024 | 4 replies
We had to wait out the First Look period, but once that passed, we secured the property below market value.
Frank Del Corso Sheriff Sale question
13 December 2024 | 6 replies
Secured creditors in order to take the property are to put in a motion to lift the stay.
Ryan Williams Pay off Primary or Buy Rentals?
18 December 2024 | 23 replies
Depends who you ask and how secure you feel about your income On the one hand being debt free is great, but leverage allows us to build our wealth quicker.RE investors are notorious for being cash poor, so I would avoid thatIf youre able to comfortably save 100k a year and have enough reserves, I think buying leveraged properties is the best way to scale.You could kill two birds with one stone theoreticallyThey say paying an extra month a year towards principal saves you 7 years on a 30 year fixed mortgageUsing that logic you can add 2+ months a year on your primary, and buy 1 property a year and keep enough reserves. 
Timothy Franklin Clarifying the wholesale transaction
15 December 2024 | 7 replies
In either case, the wholesaler usually doesn't need to provide their own funds to complete the deal unless they are doing a double closing and need private financing for that purpose.The title company plays a key role in ensuring that the funds are processed correctly and that the transaction is legally and financially finalized, including disbursing funds to the seller and paying any fees owed to the wholesaler, private lender, or other parties involved.Contract with Seller: The wholesaler secures a property under contract, usually with a small earnest money deposit.Find Buyer: The wholesaler finds a buyer (investor) and assigns the contract, earning an assignment fee (difference in price).Closing: The buyer wires funds, the wholesaler receives the assignment fee, and the title company handles the transaction.Costs:Earnest Money: Small deposit.Marketing: Costs to find deals.Funding (if needed): For double closings.Profit: The wholesaler earns the assignment fee.prioritize transparency and value.
Vicky H. Silicon valley struggle is real 😂 Buy primary or continue to rent?
12 December 2024 | 9 replies
If you think you might get kicked out then housing security might be worth upping the payment. 
Sam Chainani Buying defaulted mortgage notes directly from banks
17 December 2024 | 42 replies
They made the bank think that Joe wouldhave to do the collections and secure the collateral.
Jay Sheth Anybody worked with zeker management
11 December 2024 | 37 replies
IMO I do not believe they properly screened my tenant, just placed a tenant so they wouldn't have to cover the mortgage until a proper tenant was secured.
Zachary Sakena How to structure first rental in NJ: Should I use an LLC? Land Trust?
11 December 2024 | 13 replies
The vast majority of lawsuits against landlords involve wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.