That's part of the value of a strong escrow closing agent.The simplest way for you to participate in this opportunity is to refer your deal to another local and more experienced real estate investor for a fee or %.

My approach for this 'sample' is going to be "Here is what I have been investing in, what returns I expect, how I have been financing it etc..." and "this is how I see an opportunity for those interested becoming Private Lenders to participate and receive a pretty good return on their funds" (I am working on better wording for this).I envision these potential investors falling into 2 groups primarily.

Eventual rise in rates (likely winter/spring '14) and exit of institutional money seem like the two major variables to account for in near-ish term.

For builders like Marc Jungers, institutional buyers offer a way to move homes in a hurry and keep cash coming in the door.

Many banks and institutional investors are just beginning to learn what their new obligations are, and the ones that have learned are starting to view the commercial loans they have out as toxic.

Interest on the mortgage you acquire outside the plan is deductible but no interest may be paid directly to the plan by the plan participant.

I think the experience was extremely valuable to me.I mean how often does a guy who used to invest in single family homes get to participate in a project as big as this?

Hello, I am an appraiser in the South Florida market area but i recommend you going to the appraisal institute website & locating an appraiser.

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I could look up some comps for you but off the top of my head and not being too familiar with that market, I wouldn't be surprised to see the larger institutional projects trading at 5 caps.