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Kevin Curnyn "Lease option sandwich"
12 February 2016 | 13 replies
Evictions can take a while, and damage needs to be fixed, and then some kind of marketing for a new tenant  I recommend three months reserves for every property  I recommend that you be licensed so that you can show the property in case it interferes with your realtor laws in Oklahoma  I also recommend that you have some kind of a collection company that takes the payment directly from the tenant buyer to the mortgage company not to the seller  If you do have reserves, and the tenant buyer wants to buy the property, I use a reverse assignment technique that basically create your equity in the contract in the form of a note, attached to the property, and instead of two closings you have one closing, a new contract from the seller to the tenant buyer, but you get paid when the house closes and pays off your noteI love Oklahoma City because it has great  Yeilds between what you get from rent and what your mortgage payment is PITI
Matt Smith Expense allowed for 1031
9 February 2016 | 4 replies
Here are some examples of the more common types of permissible and non-permissible expenses when a 1031 Exchange is involved: Permissible Selling Expenses and Closing Costs: Owner's title insurance premiums Escrow agent, settlement agent or closing attorney fees Real estate broker's commissions Finder fees or referral fees 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary fees Documentary transfer taxes Recording or filing fees Attorney fees and costs related to the disposition or acquisitionTax advisor fees related to the disposition or acquisition Non-Permissible Operating Expenses, Financing and Closing Costs: Financing or lender costs such as loan fees, loan points, appraisal fees, mortgage insurance premiums, lender's title insurance policy premiums, and other loan processing fees and costs Prorated Property taxes Prorated rents Insurance premium payments Security deposits Payoff of credit card balances Repairs and/or maintenance costs
Brian Klean Newest Addition from Wisconsin
15 February 2016 | 6 replies
Now, I want security, independence, and some extra money would be nice.
Gabe C. MLS numbers permanent?
8 February 2016 | 4 replies
Is it like a social security number or does it get reset to a new number the next time it's listed?
Cesar Lopez Real estate agent/investor
8 February 2016 | 1 reply
I am new to the business, however my partners and i have been able to secure a couple investment properties in New Jersey.  
Jay Shaw Building a Joint Venture Credibility Package
8 February 2016 | 0 replies
I'm in the process of building a joint venture credibility package and going after JV opportunities however need some advice on where to start.We've had a busy 3 months securing 5 properties which has tapped my partner and I on approvals.I'm a big proponent on the old adage that each party must bring something to the table.
Jay Shaw Building a Joint Venture credibility package
8 February 2016 | 0 replies
I'm in the process of building a joint venture credibility package and going after JV opportunities however need some advice on where to start.We've had a busy 3 months securing 5 properties which has tapped my partner and I on approvals.I'm a big proponent on the old adage that each party must bring something to the table.
Jordan Hamm Which tenant would you chose?
15 February 2016 | 25 replies
Nothing in their back ground that a nice fat security deposit couldn't solve.But the information you gave is only half the picture, I'd want to know about the property itself, to understand if it would be a good long term fit for the older couple.
Roland Thomas Title Problem, Need Help
11 February 2016 | 6 replies
Title companies insure from the last insured transaction, called a "starter" and utilize reciprocal arrangements with prior insured transactions"In order to satisfy a title underwriter the a secured debt has been paid and eliminated as an exception, besides an affirmative response from the lienholder, including a demand with a zero balance and release and satisfaction or reconveyance, you can alternatively move the risk elsewhere.
Elizabeth (Lisa) Sweet Evaluate this JV proposal? 51 sfr fix/flip
11 February 2016 | 0 replies
(xxx), since you're the funding lady, you get the 34%.Target purchase price is going to be $489,000Closing costs to purchase app equal to $15,000(Will receive security deposits and pro rated rents in exchange).....Total out of pocket is $504,000 potentiallyTotal guess on costs for repairs, evictions, rehab and insurance = $40,000Total out of pocket expenses = $544,000Currently, properties are bringing in about $132,000/yr OR $11,000/mo or .