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Alan Johnson When Are Assignment Fees Paid?
25 July 2024 | 10 replies
My $10k example was admittedly unrealistic.However, by way of further background, @Dustin Heiner wrote an excellent article on this topic on his website masterpassiveincome.com titled "What to Do When A Buyer Backs Out From An Assignment Of Contract".In it he suggests a scenario where the assignee decides not to proceed, perhaps after discovering a big ticket repair item that would cost significantly more than the portion of the assignment fee held in escrow. 
Lindsey Bodner How easy is it to foreclose when selling S2 (Subject to)?
25 July 2024 | 14 replies
Otherwise, you are just gambling that the bank will not call the loan if/when they discover you have left the property (which probably states it will be owner occupied in your loan, if it's a primary) and are no longer making payments. 
David Charles Edwards Selling rental properties and moving into Fixed income for early retirement
27 July 2024 | 108 replies
A DST is a hands-off, institutional grade real estate investment (apartments, self storage, commercial, medical office, etc), that allows the investor the option to diversify into multiple markets and industries around the country.
McKean Farnell "I've heard about ChatGPT but I'm not sure how to use it..."
24 July 2024 | 6 replies
Here's a list of tasks where ChatGPT can be particularly beneficial:Initial Client Interactions: Use ChatGPT as the first point of contact on websites to answer basic client queries and gather preliminary information.Property Information: Automate responses to common questions about property listings, such as square footage, amenities, and nearby attractions.Appointment Scheduling: ChatGPT can help schedule property viewings or meetings based on the broker's availability.Market Updates: ChatGPT can be programmed to provide recent market statistics, price trends, or news to clients on demand.FAQs: Handle frequently asked questions about the property buying/selling process, brokerage fees, or other standard real estate queries.Document Explanation: Brief explanations of common real estate documents, terms, and jargons, ensuring clients have preliminary understanding before detailed discussions.Lead Qualification: By asking potential clients a series of questions, ChatGPT can help in initial lead qualification, filtering out those who aren't serious or ready to move forward.Feedback Collection: After a property tour or meeting, ChatGPT can gather feedback, which helps in improving services or adjusting property prices.Recommendations: Based on client preferences, ChatGPT can suggest properties from the broker's listings.Follow-ups: Automated reminders or check-ins with potential clients to maintain engagement.Education: Offer brief tutorials or explanations about real estate concepts, market trends, or investment advice.Localization: Provide information about neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities to clients interested in specific areas.Transaction Updates: Keep clients informed about the status of their property transaction, from initial offer to closing.Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to refer friends and family by sending automated referral requests or reminders.Networking: Introduce and maintain relationships with other brokers, agents, or relevant professionals in an automated yet personable manner.Maintenance Reminders: For brokers also involved in property management, ChatGPT can remind tenants of maintenance schedules or gather feedback post-maintenance.Reviews & Testimonials: Automate the process of collecting reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients for promotional use.Mortgage & Financing Info: Provide preliminary information on mortgage rates, lending institutions, or financing options available.Training: New agents in the brokerage can use ChatGPT for training purposes, asking questions about company policies, sales techniques, or market nuances.Market Analysis Reports: While detailed analysis might require specialized tools, ChatGPT can give general market outlooks based on data provided to it.By leveraging ChatGPT in these areas, brokers can increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and free up time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.
Julie Muse Quick Flip Triumph: N 31st Success with Ernest Bannister!
23 July 2024 | 0 replies
Our partner, Ernest Bannister, discovered the N 31st deal in Philadelphia and brought it to our attention.
Ryan Thoma Own land, seeking financing to build STR
22 July 2024 | 9 replies
normally from what I've seen on a national entitlement and an institutional level most people avoid deals that don't have public utilities and I'd recommend the same if it isn't too late.
Sheldon Alex Reviewing Mixed-Use Long-Term Rental Deal
22 July 2024 | 0 replies
But then two of the investors I worked with analyzing this deal discovered an engrossing revelation…Included in the documentation letter contained an appraisal report assessing the property at $610,000.00!!
Taylor Waters Paid Mentor Worth It?
25 July 2024 | 19 replies
If anyone is interesting in what I've discovered, DM me.
Michelle Fenn Recommendations of Rent Collection Agency Ohio??
22 July 2024 | 2 replies
Would appreciate any insight you might have discovered since your post.
Mary june Martillo albany ny
24 July 2024 | 36 replies
The reason I am writing you is because I had the same question of whether there was a "catch" when I first "discovered" Albany's favorable cap rates and relatively low prices as compared to NYC (I live in Brooklyn and grew up in Jamaica, Queens).