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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.
Griffin Malcolm Private Money for BRRRRs
9 June 2024 | 9 replies
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...
Sam Hudacek Should I add an STR(s) to my LTR business to take advantage of the STR Tax loophole?
11 June 2024 | 6 replies
Also check with @Joseph Chiofalo for some further STR investor loan programs and he has a close tax rep we work with.
Don Konipol Top Ten Questions Asked On Bp That Have No Chance Of A Beneficial Answer
10 June 2024 | 35 replies
Where can I borrow unsecured capital in the name of my LLC with no personal liability?
Donna Yu I am new but ready.
10 June 2024 | 27 replies
If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.
Victor Hong Insurance cancellation on apartment complex
11 June 2024 | 6 replies
What if no other insurer will provide a new policy, but my lender requires full ongoing coverage, and would treat a naked situation as a default, meaning immediate loan repayment or foreclosure?  
Eric Samuels Should I rent one of my units to one of my closest friends?
12 June 2024 | 20 replies
I am personally not attached to things so I would sell everything vs paying for storage or risking renting to a less-than-ideal tenant. 
Joshua Loh Buying pre-foreclosures in CA
11 June 2024 | 6 replies
Up until the trustee sale (foreclosure auction), the home is still owned and fully controlled by the home owner.I’m assuming you’re going to be looking at off-market properties (since loan status isn’t something they advertise on the MLS so you likely wouldn’t even know if it was in default if it’s a listed property).So, in that case, you’d just negotiate a purchase agreement with the home owner and then take the contract to your local escrow/title company to open escrow. 
Tobi Isaacs Has anyone built (from ground up) a house for a short term rental?
10 June 2024 | 4 replies
I would just check with your lender to verify that the property will be eligible for refinancing after the construction loan.
Amanda Bahil How to collect back rent?
11 June 2024 | 22 replies
I'm curious about Zelle being only for personal accounts.