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Jeffery Bigsby A question for CASH buyers...
15 November 2011 | 8 replies
As a wholesaler I'm trying to create more value for my business and making the process of purchasing a home from me as easy as possible, I'm thinking about paying for an inspection(my best friends dad has a certified inspection company and he will charge me $125 on homes less that 2,000 sqft)so the buyer will know exactly what's wrong with the property.
Jerry Maguire Checklist of things prior to buying homes
1 November 2011 | 1 reply
Here's was my Pre-Purchase Checklist when I first started:Upon Contract AcceptanceEnsure Access to Property: * Make Copy of Property Key(s) * Purchase New Lockbox * Place Key(s) in Lockbox and Install at Property (hidden)If Certified Funds are Required for EM: * Get Certified Funds for EM from Bank * Submit Certified Funds to AgentIf Financing the Purchase: * Send Contract to Loan Officer * Provide Loan Officer Property Info * Connect Loan Officer with RE Agent Info * Have Loan Officer Schedule Appraisal * Make sure Loan Officer Knows Anticipated Closing DateDue DiligenceInspections: * Turn On Utilities for Inspection (water, gas, electric) * Schedule Termite Inspection * Schedule Property Inspection * Attend Inspection and Take Notes for “Scope of Work” * Get Final Inspection Report and Review for “Scope of Work” * Get Termite Letter/Pest Inspection ReportContractor Prep: * Create Scope of Work * Create Materials List * Determine Which Contractors Are Needed: * GC * HVAC * Roofer * Electrician * Plumber * Pest/Termite Control * Painter * Landscaper * Carpenter * Schedule GC Walk-Through(s) * Get Contractor QuotesPurchase Decision: * Perform Final Financial Analysis Using Estimates/Quotes * Perform Both Flip and Rental Analysis * Make Go/No-Go Decision on PurchaseUpon Contingency FinalizationFinal Purchase Prep: * Get Closing Date from Lender/Agent * Arrange Landlord Insurance Policy * If Financing, Connect Insurance Agent with Loan Officer * Follow-Up on Appraisal with Lender * Choose a General Contractor * Choose Sub-Contractors (if no GC) * Determine Exit Strategy * Create Rehab Schedule (if no GC) * Create Final BudgetPrior to ClosingFinal Loan and Closing Prep: * Obtain and Review HUD-1 * Obtain and Review GFE (if financing) * Ensure Loan is Ready for Closing (if financing) * Get Certified Funds for Closing * Determine How to Hold Title * Get Partnership Agreement Documents Signed (if partnering)Upon ClosingDay of Closing: * Get Keys * Change Property Tax Records to Home Address * Get GC and Sub Contracts/Docs Signed * Arrange GC and Sub Start Dates
Justin Lowe first deal analysis
4 November 2011 | 16 replies
Then, with the basement finish out - you have added value to create a 4th bedroom (or media room, game room, office, whatever)
Daniel Dietz Using Life Insurance Cash Value while Investing Long Term
27 March 2012 | 3 replies
It's a tool that the wealthy use to create a legacy for their families future.
Joshua Dorkin Survey: Should we Require Avatars to Participate on BP?
2 November 2011 | 24 replies
An avatar helps to create an identity.
David Ackerman is it worth it to pay to get rental on MLS
5 November 2011 | 11 replies
No need to create bad blood, she may bring you good deals in the future.
Tommy R Anyone with experience want to critique my contracts? (Purchase Agreement, Assignment, Sub-Assignment)
2 November 2011 | 1 reply
Spend your time creating the details of the deals, not he paperwork.
Marc Faulkner Mobile Website Questions
6 February 2012 | 10 replies
Marc depending on what you are using to create your website there could be some easy ways to make a simple mobile site.
Yuval S. What would you do with $2 Million cash, good credit?
19 November 2011 | 27 replies
If you are talking about limiting risk, it is easier to have a diversified stock portfolio with inversely correlated positions than it is to create a similarly diversified property portfolio.
Sarah Jones Zero down - NEED strategy
8 November 2011 | 14 replies
Its a document I had created to analyze property for purchasing using zero or little down.