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Maxine McClinton Paper Flips
2 July 2016 | 10 replies
We do them all the time - that is "flip" paper - I never really called it that - use paper to write an offer, paper to assign my contract.They may mean mortgage notes - you control a note for one price and flip the paper (note) for a higher price.I have been working with people just starting all the time - for about 36 yearsIt is sad to hear some of their stories, horror stories of how much money they spend with a so called mentor.Mattie came to me after dropping $30,000 to a fly by night mentor (they are still around today - if I said their name - you'd know who they are) and get rich programWe were able to get her $22,000 of that backWe had her call her phone mentor to ask question - he was on the phone goggling for the answersWe helped her write a letter that would have exposed them as frauds - to report them to every AG in the US, radio stations where they advertise, BBB and every real estate site on the internet.They could not answer basic real estate questionsWhat's a hybrid offer - how do I write one Should I use banking days or calendar daysCan I build in to my offer an automatic extension - what would the clause sayWhy would I use a "delayed settlement date"How do I get right of possession - how is the clause wordedWhat are "check funds" (one of the most important thing to know when getting started)How do I make the shift from "I want to buy your house" to NO I want to flip it, wholesale it or recycle it for a profitWhen buying, should I keep it in or take this clause out "Time is of the essence"What is the proper assignment language to use in my offerWhat is a "second stage negotiation"How do I make a "Trial Offer" on the phone and whyWhat should I do if the sellers says, "Make me an offer"I have no credit or money, how do I answer when the seller wants to know if I am pre-qualified for a loanWhat is the benefit of a "skinny contract" offerWhat is the only out clause I need to put in my offerSo many ambitious and good people have been taken advantage of daily by these traveling Con-men.Before you buy another course - ask - How many properties do you own - whereAre you licensed, bonded, insuredGet references of past men-tees - don't believe their Power PointLook at their financial statement - search their name on the internetDo lots of research before you spent 
Andrew Ware Should I be scared?
9 March 2016 | 10 replies
There is a big demographic shift happening next to the downtown.  
Anthony Gayden Tucson Investors Unite!!!!
16 March 2021 | 91 replies
@Robert Meyer,To make the @ work, do the following: Hold down the shift key and type @?
Isaac Lane Newbie from Naperville, Illinois
23 January 2021 | 24 replies
Covid 19 restrictions tend to be a little more lax outside of Chicago as well, which has resulted in a shift of people moving out of the city into the suburbs for cheaper cost of living a, less congestion, and more entertainment options.
Thomas Whelchel Grand adventure as a 'New member'
6 September 2023 | 3 replies
At some point I wouldn't mind shifting to bigger and better opportunities, but for now it seems that in order for me to get cash flow, the 2-4 units fit the bill.I have also been trying to take advantage of the forums an everyone that has responded has been very helpful. 
Terrance Clark Investor Friendly Agents Hidden Gems
9 September 2023 | 1 reply
There has always been a need: agents versed in the rapid, ROI-driven world of real estate investing.Why it’s Tough:1.Mindset Shift: It’s more than just comps.
MIchael McCUe What do the majority of commercial and industrial properties use for financing ?
11 September 2023 | 8 replies
Interest-only loans can provide greater cash flow in the early years, but the entire principal balance will need to be paid down later.Smaller multifamily properties (up to 10 or 12 units): Financing options for these properties often include 30-year fixed debt or DSCR loans, which evaluate the property's income potential rather than focusing solely on personal income.Larger multifamily properties: As properties grow in size, financing options shift towards banks or agencies specializing in multifamily loans.
Jenna Bamlet Business partner separation
11 September 2023 | 8 replies
I have shifted thoughts around this since leaving the country has changed.
Patrick Flanagan Traveling nurse rentals
18 November 2021 | 40 replies
One tip is that many of them are hired for night shift, so the quieter your place during the day while they’re sleeping, the better.
Aaron Stuiber Home tokenization to leverage home equity
11 September 2023 | 4 replies
Seamless access up to 80% of the home's value and a new era of investment possibilities.