Podcast Episode #13: Advanced Dodd Frank
How Dood Frank impacts real estate investors is always a source of confusion. Hopefully, my podcast will make it a bit clearer!
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Continue readingRisks and Rewards of Foreclosure Investing
The great thing about real estate is that there are many different ways to invest and make money. As an exit strategy one can wholesale, rehab, buy and hold and more. To acquire properties, an investor can use conventional or private financing, cash, and partnering. An investor can be creative and utilize seller financing, such […]
Continue readingPodcast Episode #7: 7 Pitfalls in Wholesaling Houses
Wholesaling of houses is normally pretty straight forward. That being said, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for some potential pitfalls. Hope you enjoy this podcast!
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Continue readingHow Much Cash Should an Investor Keep in Reserve?
As a real estate investor, cash flow is the fuel that drives our businesses. Whatever means you use to purchase properties, it still doesn’t address the number one problem that causes businesses (real estate or other) to go out of business: lack of positive cash flow. Businesses depend on positive cash flow to keep functioning […]
Continue readingContract for Deed
A contract for deed (aka “installment land contract”, “land sale contract”, or “contract”) is an effective tool for buying real estate with seller financing. A contract for deed is an alternative to traditional mortgage financing. Under a contract for deed, the buyer gets possession of the property and makes installment payments of the purchase price over an […]
Continue readingPodcast Episode #15: Introduction to Land Trusts
A great way to “smokescreen” ownership of a property is to use a land trust! Give us a listen…
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Continue readingPodcast Episode #17: Comps
Unsure about how to calculate a property value? You can ask a realtor or other source, but it really comes down to you! Check out my short podcast!
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Continue readingHints for Successfully Buying at the Foreclosure Auction
Perhaps the most well-known method of obtaining foreclosure properties is buying them at the auction. The foreclosure auction is a live bidding process, just as you may have imagined. The auction is typically conducted at a public place, such as a courthouse or even at the property itself. In some states, the county Sheriff or […]
Continue reading7 Crucial Real Estate Contract Clauses
The following is a seven-point checklist for items that should look for when you are buying. Some of these clauses may be found in some form or another in the “standard” real estate contract which is used in your area. 1. “And/or assigns” or “and/or Nominees.” As the buyer, you want to have the right to assign […]
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