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Chris Clark Investing in Self Directed/Real Estate IRA?
20 June 2020 | 6 replies
What makes a self-directed IRA custodian different is that they are not purely connected to the public exchanges and limited to investing in stocks, bonds and funds, but rather have the staff training and paperwork to document the IRA's investment in the more individualized transactions that occur when investing in real estate, notes and other non-traditional assets.
Racheli Ta Property Management Contract - Is this a good contract to use?
27 June 2020 | 2 replies
The performance and obligations of either Party will not violate or infringe upon the rights of any third-party or violate any other agreement between the Parties, individually, and any other person, organization, or business or any law or governmental regulation.Indemnity.The Parties each agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from the negligence of or breach of this Agreement by the indemnifying party, its respective successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Agreement.
Jalon Wilson 203k loan for first investment?
24 June 2020 | 2 replies
Select from a larger selection of properties for sale (in any condition), including condos, townhouses, mixed-us, multi-family, single-family dwellings and those that do not currently meet FHA standardsWhen offer is presented properly to seller, 203k offers may be advantageous in a competing offer situation as the seller does not have to fix-up or repair the property but instead allow the buyer to include these items into their 203k mortgage and complete the improvements after closing using the buyer's own style and design.203k Benefits to Home Owners & Sellers (not all inclusive)Market property to more buyersAllow buyers the opportunity to renovate, upgrade or improve to suit their tastes and preferencesNo need to settle for low-ball cash offersCurrent condition of property not required to meet FHA's property standardsBuyer is permitted to correct any property deficiencies after close of escrowNo more inspection concernsAbsolutely no repairs are required prior to close of escrowSeller not responsible for cost of repairs/improvementsTransaction will close with property in "AS-IS conditionClosing occurs in 45 days203k Benefits to Realtors® & Lenders (not all inclusive)Increase income by selling more homes and originating more loansRaise real estate values by improving homes and neighborhoodsDecrease foreclosure inventoryHelp buyers who previously could not buy homesHelp seller/owners with properties in outdated or fix-up conditionSpur economic growth by creating job opportunities for the construction/remodeling industryPromote an under-utilized niche program that not many Realtors® or Lenders understandRevitalize your community203k Disadvantages (not all inclusive) upfont MIPMI for life of loanSupplemental origination feeInspection feesTitle update feesmore complexmore moving partshigher interest ratepossible longer closing timeBut working with the right 203k Lender, a contractor with education/experience with the 203k, such as a Certified 203k Contractor, the benefits can definitely outweigh the disadvantages. 
Danny Garcia Self directed IRA Recomendations
5 August 2020 | 7 replies
What makes a self-directed IRA custodian different is that they are not purely connected to the public exchanges and limited to investing in stocks, bonds and funds, but rather have the staff training and paperwork to document the IRA's investment in the more individualized transactions that occur when investing in real estate, notes and other non-traditional assets.
Brian Matlock Loaning money to myself for asset protection?
26 June 2020 | 7 replies
I'm wondering about an asset protection strategy that just occurred to me, but that seems a little too easy.
Dolores Gonzalez What to do about a potential problem tenant.
24 June 2020 | 2 replies
In Wisconsin, we have 5-Day Notice to Cure or Vacate notices that tend to help tenants realize the severity of breaking the lease (assuming the tenants are technically breaking specific areas of the lease).I would make sure to continue to communicate with her when disputes occur.
Timothy Woolery Why did you switch Brokerages?
5 April 2022 | 4 replies
My business was taking off when the pandemic and then the Police incident that occurred in Minneapolis.  
Jagan Reddy Tiny crawl space - major settling
24 June 2020 | 3 replies
His comments "Building is sound, will not fall, but requires may be frequent maintenance if the cracks occur.
David Triplo Water Damage from Potentially Chimney Flashing?
13 July 2020 | 6 replies
I'm debating about replacing it all with Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl in the off chance this occurs in the future as it'll be much easier to pull out a few boards and the vinyl would probably be a better look.
Raphael Abreu Any Real Estate Investors in the Miami Dade County or nearby?
3 July 2020 | 4 replies
If you think you will go FHA, Conventional, FHA 203k, etc. and then Quit Claim the property, to a LLC, or a Land Trust you run the risk of the lender discovering a Title Transfer occurred and activating the "Acceleration Clause" or "Due on Sale Clause" that requires the loan to be paid in full, within 'x' number of days.