In so doing, they can cover 100% of the total project costs including, in most cases, monies the developer has already expensed for soft costs, pre-development, etc.

All you need is for the total of both the first mortgage and the second mortgage to total 100% of the purchase price.

the funny thing is, you'll read these replies, from total strangers and if you get into real estate investing in more depth - you'll increase your knowledge base - TEN FOLD.then you'll look back on this and the next 50 posts or so and say, "wow, i was really clueless."

Are they a total scam or do some legitimate ones actually exist?

Assuming you don't go up in total amount borrowed (or total loan length) from house to house, and assuming you are making a true profit each time, and assuming you apply that profit to the mortgage, then yes, you will pay off your house more quickly.For this to work, though, the profit needs to be from your improvements (repairs) and not appreciation.

ARV $250K OWES 185K + 20K REINSTATE 10 K IN REPAIRSIS 205K THE TOTAL COST?

You have another 135 days (for a total of 180) to complete your tax-deferred exchange.

I would recommend the 1031.How much is the total value of the property you are selling?

The higher mortgage rates are offset by the total absence of points in Orlando.

My thoughts are these:You're anticipating a $35,000 difference between total costs and final value.