Update, Michelle and Michael are still members at MAREI and still not a single complaint and I know several of our members who use them and give good reports.

Let’s get into it.The Weekly 3 in News: - Redfin is laying off 450 employees from its rental division, this, after agreeing to a $100 million deal making Zillow the exclusive provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin (NewsWire).- Women are buying more homes.

I know that a QOF can invest directly in real estate, but I’m particularly interested in the QOZB structure, since it allows for active business operations and working capital flexibility.For those who have set up a QOZB:How did you structure it in relation to your QOF?

Since few lenders have the stomach to do this, it’s also been a great competitive advantage for our business.This horrifies almost every private lender I know.

Question is, is the person you are dealing with a correspondent broker who brings them deals to fund or someone from their company.

I’d love your input on whether this deal could appeal to investors and how best to structure it.Property Details:Worth: ~$300,000HOA: $273/month, Taxes/Insurance: ~$170/monthCurrent Rent: $1,880/month (long-term); next tenant advertised at $1,950/month.Mid-term rental potential: ~$2,400/month (I haven’t tried this, but it’s my estimate).My Financing Idea:Large down payment: ~$125,000 (This is my priority to reinvest elsewhere).Seller-financed balance: ~$175,000 at 4.25% for 30 years.Buyers take over taxes, insurance, and HOA.Questions:1.

Anybody know about Cameron Dunlap or Kent Clothier?

I would love to know more about creative financing successes you have had.  

I would focus on finding an agent that knows what they are doing and will get it sold, not on the cost. 

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