Could that just be part of the contract that due to the conversion(s) contract contingent on ability to insure with conversion(s).

If in-house, perhaps offer to pay extra to get it expedited (with the terms they're offering, paying an extra $100-200 for the appraisal is still reasonable).I don't think 45 days to close will kill your ability to find REO deals, but it may keep you from getting the "hot" deals that tend to get scooped up in one day.

Definitely appreciated the knowledge that was shared here, especially when it comes to the ability to assign the position in a lease option to either buyer or seller in a sandwich lease.

What I have discovered is that my clients have thousand of REOs nationally and through my relationships at the Asset Manager level I have access or the ability to look at them all.

Sure, but a great deal will depend on how well you know that market and your ability to maximize rent, especially in areas where property prices are largely out of whack with rental rates (such as in Orange County).

In addition to the obvious contribution limitations, the dangers of self-dealing, and the liability risks noted above, a self-directed retirement plan also eliminates the ability to take advantage of significant real estate benefits as depreciation and many business deductions.

So private money is driving sales growth, no question.

It's funny how people sometimes have the ability to pay when their feet are to the fire.

She didn't get any repairs :wink: , not that it needed much at all.Needless to say, she hinted that the appraisal value would come in significantly lower than our contract amount, givnig her the ability to re-negotiate the price of the house due to the 3rd party financing addendum.

Water because the cities here have the ability to lien a property for unpaid water bills and trash because tenants have discontinued trash service when moving out, left a big pile of trash, and the city gave me a violation because of the mess.