We have some great back country roads around the lake that any road race driver would enjoy, for me, at times, a few of those "S" curves that I know like the back of my hand are just too much of a temptation.I'm happy to hear Jay that you have enjoyed your method in your construction deals, but you and your attorney are misinformed if you think a note sets a partnership, it may have the effect with similar outcomes.Repeating what you do doesn't make it more correct or prudent, people should not be doing this, you can, if you have issues, you're a big boy, you can handle the issues or losses or ramifications, others can't so well.My temptations running through those curves is much like yours in doing deals you like to do, if I get a ticket, I'll just pay it.

Remember that effective real estate investing can be slow going at first.

The law states that any default in an installment contract voids that contract and that the security lien or agreement becomes effective for the property sold to be secured reverting back to the seller.

It effectively halves my costs to get this direct mailing campaign ball rolling.

In a nutshell, it will be much more difficult to get approved for a loan, and fewer choices.There are countless sources for the details of this reform, and it's rather wide-sweeping, but here's a summary of how it affects mortgages:http://www.quickenloans.com/blog/new-qualified-mortgage-rules-effect

You might wanna read all the posts about the upcoming Frank Dodd rule that takes effect next month.

During the time prior to a lawsuit being filed, the owner of the property can purchase a bond in the amount of the lien to effectively remove the encumbrance until a judgement is finalized.

This business is all about cost effective mgmt, and your learning this head on.

I'm going to read through this thread a few times more to get the full effect :)Josh

It would be the best to find a lawyer that understands the Dodd Frank law to give you straight answers, but I think it is a wait and see how the law will effect everyone.