I hope it provides some value!

Ultimately, a do a little bit of everything in the residential space depending on the deal I find, but either flip paper (wholesale), flip houses (remodels) or flip the debt (buy and holds).I am looking to connect with as many of you as I possibly can while adding just as much as value wherever I can! 

Mike Lambert above is correct about house values in Japan.

We buy at a discount and pledge our legal right to collect the debt (a collateral assignment agreement) as the collateral for the private capital loan we take out, which is backed by the value of the real estate securing the 1st loan.  

In some jurisdictions, you are liable for 3 times the value of the property if you lose.

If you want to swing for the fences, that 3 yr, value-add deal with floating rate debt may be the right fit.  

Loan to value ratio: The higher the loan to value ratio (LTV) is, pricing takes a hit.

Have the co-op take out a loan for 60% of building value, then charge buyers 20% of value in cash for each unit. 

Despite the guru fed “misinformation” about all these under market price deals, they are actually very rare and require (1) the investor recognizing value that the seller and the rest of the market misses or (2) a seller with a need for an immediate sale and a buyer with the CASH immediately available to conclude a very quick closing usually forgoing inspections, financing, and other contingencies. 

Target cities where housing demand exceeds supply—this drives up both property values and rents.New Companies Create Replacement Jobs: The average life of companies in the US is 10 to 18 years.