I would like a little more thought on this…as to how does the whole thing work and how can we invest properly in pre-foreclosures to earn secure profits.

Property Cost $200,000.00 Repairs Needed $50,000.00 Number Of Units 10 AVG Rent Per Unit $475.00 Gross Schedule Income $4,750.00 Vacancy Allowance 10% $475.00 Gross Operating Income $4,275.00 Less Operating Expenses Accounting $25.00 0.58% Advertising 0.00% Insurance $125.00 2.92% Lawn / Snow $- 0.00% Repairs $85.50 2.00% **Since i guess high for repairs, i lowered this down to 2% Monthly Taxes $458.33 10.72% *** Renter pays Utilities Electric $- 0.00% Gas $- 0.00% Fuel Oil $- 0.00% Water / waste $- 0.00% Total Operating Expense $693.83 16.23% Net Operating Income $- 0.00% Property Cost With Repairs $250,000.00 25% Down $62,500.00 Additional Cash Down $- Remaining Balance $187,500.00 Gross Operating Income $4,275.00 Monthly Mortgage $1,875.00 Total Operating Expense $693.83 Monthly Profit $1,706.17 36% profit My formula always shoots higher on the cost to protect me.

Also what if you purchased a commercial for 4.25M and the arv was 10M, would you be able to cash out on the difference or is it not how it works.What matters is whether the property will cash flow properly after you refinance.Good Luck,Mike

Here's the basics: Balance of 125k note due on 10/09.

My brother was involved as half of the remaining balance of the house would be his according to our parents wishes.

Furthermore, the tenant can argue that you were acting illegally as their employer by not having worker's comp or properly withholding taxes.The fact is that the majority of lease-option buyers never buy the property.

Where can i find the proper legal documents to do so or does anyone have docs that they use?

With a properly structured deal, you won't have to put anything down on a deal.

By the same token, you need to have effective, clear, checks and balances in place to KEEP your employees loyal and honest.

He would owe me for the loan each month, so it would somewhat balance itself out.