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Mike Schorah What’s the most creative strategy you’ve seen to buy a house?
9 June 2024 | 3 replies
In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.
Andy Horobec My First BRRRR!!!
9 June 2024 | 4 replies
I was able to do a DSCR loan and re-coop my entire investment.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Matthew Gentile MBA, practical to a real estate professional or not?
9 June 2024 | 35 replies
But these days, looking at various Silicon Valley tech companies, most leadership positions are still held by those with master's degrees, but mostly master's in particular fields, such as Master's in Engineering in a reputable university. 
Alex Zweydoff Exploring Additional Services That Could Be Offered by Property Managers
9 June 2024 | 8 replies
I have some thoughts to your question:1) Maintenance service plans (requires agreement with preferred vendor, or if you have maintenance staff, through your company)2) Landlord liability insurance through third-party insurance providers (note: this is in addition to a Dwelling Policy, which the owner should already have)3) Lawn maintenance service programs (requires agreement with a vendor for agreed-upon pricing, or if you have lawn staff to provide this service, through your company)4) Fee in lieu of security deposit (requires agreement with insurance company that provides this service)5) Increased inspection options (e.g.
Eric Clapp Getting Started in my Real Estate journey!
10 June 2024 | 12 replies
Finally, create a detailed financial plan that includes your home buying budget, loan arrangements, rental income and expenses to ensure that the investment remains profitableThank you!
Kegan Brenner Smart to pay down the mortgage sooner with low interest rate?!
7 June 2024 | 10 replies
Is this a good strategy that actually reduces the life of the loan?
William Coet AI (artificial intelligence) Will it Bring the Value of Real Estate to Zero?
11 June 2024 | 8 replies
like what most people don't get about the AI is that, currently, in 2024, the AI will become a sudden giant because there's world war three among data centre elephant and data modeler : microsoft vs google vs meta vs amazon, they are the one that's buying thousand of nvidia gpu with the hop one day that one small company or startup can replace the incumbent like google , pfizer All their purchase makes every single nvidia employee can buy a house in santa clara county easily lol. it would impact REI by a lot later on as employment and employability or group of persons would change.
Lee Faulcon Squatters
9 June 2024 | 4 replies
There are companies that will get your squatters out.  
Idalys Samuels Hard Money/ Private money lender
7 June 2024 | 15 replies
Not every state requires it so they may not have one thats not a deal killer but if they are go to NMLS public look up very easy  you can see history of the company and loan agents.4.
Abbie G. Condo market in Stamford, CT
10 June 2024 | 8 replies
I have this condo over at 444 Bedford, funny it is the same company who built 700 summer.