I'm new to investing and haven't done my first deal yet, but I'm trying to understand how the subject to contract works.  Can someone explain?  Thanks so much!! :)

I've seen a couple threads over the past week where the OP has questioned how to find comps and estimate ARV. Marty Boardman and I discussed this topic a bit at the BP Summit last month, and I also put together a qui...

I am closing on my first seller financed deal in about a week. It is a contract for deed. There is a current lien on the house that I will be paying to ensure its not missed. But my question is this:Whats the differen...

I'm trying to close my first subject-to deal and my title company is unfamiliar with the process. Being that it's my first one I'm not exactly sure how to explain it to them either. My understanding is that the proper...

Does anyone have experience with Subject-To deals in Chicago?

I think I understand the basics of seller financing methods. I know people use "subject-to" a lot but I believe that is one type of seller financing. But there is also lease option and I've heard Agreement for Sale or...

I am purchasing a Short term rental and would like to better understand the potential tax costs of having a self directed IRA vs a self directed 401K.  I understand that the 401K is not subject to UBIT but I don't kno...

I have this situation where I may be doing either, because that is what my buyer wants and I want to make sure I do it legally and right. I've been learning about subject to deals, and also mortgage assignments but h...

Hello Everyone,

Here is an article I put together a while back detailing a very basic understanding of the sales comparasion appraisal method (in other words, how to read and understand sales comps.) Enjoy.

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How would I analyze a deal looking at using subject to and a note for the seller, vs just wholesaling the house.

my thoughts so far...

wholesale = $5k (assignment )
Selling L/O = down payment + cash flow spread 1 or...