Maureen Hannan
I want to sell a private mortgage note
Hello All,
I would really welcome advice from anyone experienced in mortgage brokering. I hold the note on a home in Arlington, VA. The amount of the note is $420K, and the home is currently valued at roughly $450K....
January Johnson
Can I buy a home directly from an owner facing foreclosure?
Can I buy a home directly from an owner facing foreclosure in advance of the foreclosure auction? For example, I see a home up for auction, and the amount owed is about $38,000. Assuming this is the only debt (and I...
Jay Hinrichs
How important are sales skills to the investor
We see much discussion on how to find deals and buy deals. However not much is mentioned about how to handle the leads when you get them or HOW to CLOSE a deal.A great closer will out perform someone with superior kno...
Lorilyn B.
Tax Deeds in Texas
Hi all, this forum has been very informative so far and has put a few of the pieces together for me. However, I am in need of some clarification. (I hope we aren't limited on the length of posts :) )My questions are s...
Jason Turgeon
Real Estate Software Roundup (long)
I've been trying to find the solution to managing real estate with online software for quite a while now. I've tried a lot of products, and haven't found quite the right fit. But I figured I could share some experienc...
Walter Edmondson
Rich Dad Poor Dad/Legacy Education Worth It?
Hey guys,My girlfriend and I are at a 3-day seminar by Legacy Education (using Rich Dad Poor Dad branding) and they are trying to sell mentorship for 16k - 51k$$.Throughout the seminar, they explain the importance of ...
Nathan W.
Creative 100% financing creates temporary negative cash flow
I'm encountering a situation right now, which I will attempt to generalize in this post. Looking to discuss the pros and cons, to ensure I am not overlooking anything on the financing side and understand the risks/be...
Matt Raleigh
International STR Investing
Hi all,We are considering shifting our focus more toward STR, like everybody else :) There are a couple of Caribbean islands that are close to our heart, and that we feel reasonably safe starting out in. Questions as ...
Joshua Dorkin
How Are You Planning on Making 2015 a More Successful Year than Last?
I'll kick off the obligatory "what are you going to do better" post for 2015 . . . so, how are you planning on making this year a more successful one than last year?
James Wise
NAR Lawsuit Settled! Offering Buyer Agent Commissions in the MLS now Illegal!!!
The NAR settled all of their lawsuits for $418 million today. Lots of stuff to dig through in regards to all of it, but the biggest takeaway and change to the industry is that fact that buyer agent commission can no l...