Down the road, you either refi or sell. 

What is the average/normal financial incentive given to realtors that provide you leads of distressed sellers that are willing to sell RE at a discount?

- how did you determine rehab costs  - Are those closing costs for both the acquisition and selling?  

You do not want to refinance relinquished property shortly before you sell it in an exchange.As a general rule, the IRS will take issue when a taxpayer refinances and strips equity out of a relinquished property shortly before selling it in an exchange.  

So oftentimes the off market wholesale deals sell for retail price…but, as we know, with much fewer contingencies and protections.

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You can also build a relationship with a good local agent and ask them to run comps for you, or in certain situations like selling a high-end home to a friend off market I’d recommend just paying for an actual appraisal.

Our investigations, supported by reports from certified structural engineers and multiple masonry and window technicians, have identified defective masonry work as the root cause.

Renovations and dispositions before the financial world fell apart…As my partner and I both realized we didn’t have a lot of interest in running the operations of our real estate investment company, we began the process of preparing to sell what we acquired.

Please connect with me if I can help you buy or sell a home here in Colorado!