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Jay J. Creating business (LLC) credit & renting from yourself
23 August 2015 | 7 replies
I have an LLC with nothing (no credit card, no assets)I understand (generally) that in order to initially get 'business credit' for the LLC one must use their own 'personal credit' to secure a loan. 
Kimi McCarty Rent to own: How Do I Protect the Seller and the Buyer???
11 August 2015 | 6 replies
In such cases, you may not be able to evict but will need to foreclose and that means a judicial foreclosure as you don't have a security agreement with a lease option. 
Ben Cochran First time landlord
10 August 2015 | 8 replies
At the closing you should have received any security deposit money and any rent money that was received for the month of August prorated to the 3rd.If you didn't and/or if it wasn't even mentioned throughout the closing process ask your lawyer/title company why this is.
Brooks Rembert If I own a House Free and Clear, Can I Sell With Seller Financing and Refuse Third Party Financing?
12 August 2015 | 27 replies
While we can technically get away with the thinking of having less restrictions, requiring more security, making demands such as life insurance being pledged on a key person as a borrower, drill down to the assumptions in commercial that allow greater leeway.A more sophisticated borrower, conducting business with a purpose to make a profit as compared to an unsophisticated borrower attempting to secure personal needs, such as housing.However, never think that "predatory dealing" or "predatory lending" or violations of fair trade, or what is customary for the size and scope of a transaction can be swept under the rug.  
Jeff Zhang Absolute beginner looking to chart his path in REI
11 August 2015 | 0 replies
I'm sure that affects my ability to secure a loan.  
Chris McNair hard money funding
11 August 2015 | 1 reply
I currently am interested in a property for sale for 37000 with a ARV of around 100000 to 150000 dollars i need around 30000 for rehab and i am looking to secure 65 to 70 percent of ARV  with points and or closing cost financed into the deal is this possible 
Jim Viens Private Money solicitation materials
17 August 2015 | 11 replies
You just have to be careful on such letters sent to investors ... it may be said (by both the SEC and the state) that you trying to 'issue a security' -- which is a regulated activity.
Ken Rishel Response to Another Threat to Manufactured Home Finance
13 August 2015 | 10 replies
Chattel financing, unlike mortgage financing, is secured only by the state issued title for residences that are, in actuality, nonmotorized vehicles which can be moved and relocated as the owner desires. 
Karl Kyler Deceased Owner: Who do I contact? Who owns the property now?
11 August 2015 | 1 reply
If the record owner is deceased, absent a secured creditor gaining title via foreclosure, you'll need to find someone with standing to legally be able to pass marketable title to you.Determine PETIO:PropertyEquityTitleInterestsOpportunity.Check death certificate, obits, neighbors for leads re: relatives, social media, and obviously name search the decedent online. 
Matthew Branton Investing in Canada Multi-Family - Tax Implications and Strategies
12 August 2015 | 2 replies
Best to consult an accountant with cross border real estate and business expertise to get a full understanding of how you should hold (own) any Canadian properties to best fit your situation and mitigate tax liabilities.DispositionAs a non-resident, when you sell a property, you must notify the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) pretty much immediately (something like 7-10 days if memory serves) to obtain a certificate of compliance.