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Micheal Smoke I’m Mike Smoke, a new investor focused on multifamily and Section 8 housing.
28 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'm passionate about creating secure, long-term housing solutions that balance tenant stability with strong returns.
Chris Pontello Avoiding a short sale through creative financing
26 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Chris Pontello: Hi Chris,Correct me if I'm wrong as I'm still learning creative financing solutions, but paying them some money would be if I could take over the loan.
Gregg Cohen Buy and hold property in Jacksonville, FL
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
From sourcing turnkey rental properties to finding long-term residents, and comprehensive property management, our expert team offers a full-service solution for a truly stress-free investing experience.
Jeremy Jareckyj ALE Solutions/Mid Term Rentals
20 December 2024 | 3 replies
Just curious if anyone has successfully gotten leads from ALE Solutions/other similar temp housing agencies.
Jason Edwards First Flip Insights: 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Finding a move-in-ready home that offers modern upgrades and country charm can be challenging—but this fully renovated 4-5 bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is the perfect solution.
Benjamin Blunt How do you find Off-Market Properties?
29 January 2025 | 28 replies
Brand new to real estate investing and I am looking to complete my first wholesale deal.Hi, Ben, Caleb is correct, you need to be the first or at least front of the queue to reach out and provide your solution.
Kathy Merkh Finance International Group, LLC
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
“We have range of product for your loan solutions”“You nееd a loan tо new business expand еxіѕtіng.’’Huh?   
Yaroslav Shtogun Lot split with house on the line
20 January 2025 | 16 replies
What were your solutions, and how did they work out?
Michelle Baldwin PMS Software to Link 2 Separate VRBO Accounts
18 January 2025 | 6 replies
If we can't find a solution, I think she will be OK with me adding her property under my own account, and then me paying her out monthly.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.