Buying
Real Estate
40 total articles
By Michel Lautensack
Now that the mortgage market for buying investment real estate is all but dead - investors need to have other sources available or go out business. Fannie and Freddie will no longer be available for investor mortgages, traditional banks and saving and loans will not touch investors loans for many years to come and hard money lenders, when available, can have total cost over 25%.
By Michel Lautensack
There are many sources of financing available to use as a real estate investors. It is important to know the different financing options for structuring your real estate investment business. As you will see in this report, private lending has several advantages to the other sources.
by Dennis Henson
it possible to buy property for no money down Of course--there are many ways to totally finance the purchase of real estate. It just takes some imagination and some O.P.K. (Other Peoples Knowledge...
By Glen Andrews
Did you know that Landlords and Property owners are sued more than any other entity
by: Teo Z.
Buying rental property is an important long term investment and you have to know your facts before you jump into it. Find out how you can become the proud landlord of a profitable rental property now...
By Richard Bleuze
If you are like most people, buying a home is the biggest investment you will ever make in your lifetime. Annual mortgage, taxes and insurance costs can eat up to 25% to 40% of your gross annual income.
by: Dennis Henson
Would you be interested in a technique that will allow you to purchase investment properties with no credit check, no loan apps, no waiting, and no stress? If so, learning to understand and use th...
by Donna Robinson
Subject-to as it is commonly called, can be an excellent way to create a win-win real estate transaction for a buyer and seller. Buyers can buy without qualifying for a new loan, and sellers may ...
by Donna Robinson
The details of what to include in a subject-to offer. A subject-to offer is like any other written offer to purchase real estate. It uses the same general purchase and sale ag...
by Donna Robinson
A look at the exit strategy angle, and what real estate investors need to do to protect themselves when buying real estate subject to the existing mortgage, as an investment strategy.
by: Charles P.
Buyers who seek a home in a particular neighborhood might either try to search for their dream home by themselves or might hire the services of a real estate agent.
By Iman Yusef-Yahya
Working Partner
When investors first launch out into the world of real estate investing, two of the biggest problems are lack of experience and lack of ready cash (or working capital). Either or both can be formidable problems, and can stop you before you ever begin.
By Iman Yusef-Yahya
When Fast Cash is Needed
There will be instances during your real estate investing career when you will need up-front cash quickly on a short-term basis. Because of the short time span, it is not practical to go the conventional route which usually takes 30 to 40 days. That’s why there are hard money lenders available. Loans through a hard money lender typically will be more expensive than other financing strategies. The most important aspect of using a hard money lender is the quick availability of the cash. Sometimes you can have the money in hand within 72 hours of receiving the final docs from the title company.
by Iman Yusef-Yahya
No Out-Of-Pocket Cash
The most successful real estate investors are the ones who have conquered the art of creative financing...
By Iman Yusef-Yahya
Building a Line of Credit
Growing your real estate business is an exercise in thinking of new creative ways to raise capital so that little or no money comes out of your pocket. The less you pay of your own money, the greater leverage you have and the greater chances of creating sizeable profits on each deal.
by: Iman Y.
If you are new to real estate investing, and you have not yet learned about using options, you are missing out on an incredible tool. Learning how to use options will enable you to hold large amounts of property with very little money. In fact, options offer one of the best leverage situations in the business. Once you learn this technique, you will be well on your way to turning many more deals that you ever did in the past...
By Glen Andrews
For most new Investors this will be a foreign concept. What is 2 step marketing 2 step marketing is exactly as it says it is… its 2 steps.
By Jason Hanson
Recently I was helping someone who was working on her first subject-to deal (the best way to buy property). She sent me over the contract she was going to use and it was a simple, plain contract that probably came from an office supply store. I quickly informed her of the importance of having an investor friendly contract created by a lawyer...
by Dennis Henson
In order to become a successful real estate investor there are several major skills that must be mastered. One of these skills is Mining or finding good deals. This skill should be learned, develop...
By Vicki Walker
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A few years ago, a home buyer could almost buy the first home they looked at and be assured that it would be worth more when it came time to sell. In today’s real estate market, you have to be a more savvy buyer, you need to be more selective in what you buy, and where. In short, you need to know more now before you jump into a purchase.
By nationwidepi
The “American Dream” is and has been to own your home free and clear without any mortgage payment.
If this dream is still valid today, how can it be explained that thousands of financially successful Americans, who have the funds to pay off their mortgage, choose not to...
By Michel Lautensack
As the stock market tumbles and a most mortgage lenders go out of business how does the average guy manage to continue to invest in real estate. We certain will not be able to get traditional mortgages from banks or lenders as they now require 800+ credit scores, personal guarantees and down payment collateral equal to or greater than 40% of the purchase price...
By Teo Zhenjie
Learning how to buy rental property involves more than just grabbing the first available property and renting it to any tenant that comes along. You will have to prepare and plan for your buying process to make sure you get the perfect property for your needs. Follow these quick and easy steps to invest in real estate today.
By Jason Hanson
A lot of people ask me questions about how to properly close a subject-to deal. A subject-to deal is closed just like a traditional closing where you go to a closing attorney or settlement company. I would never advise closing a subject-to at the kitchen table...
by: James Miller
Use Craigslist tools and the proper search terms to find a deal.
By Tim Norris
If one of your single-families caught fire last night, are you certain it is insured properly If a spring storm blew the roof off of your 12-unit apartment building, would you have coverage for your loss-of-rents Is your subject-to exposure protected When it comes to insuring your investment...
By Tim Norris
It is a commonly misunderstood challenge clarifying the timeless issue of how to properly insure a “subject to” property. The obvious dilemma is the “Due on Sale” (DOS) clause being invoked and the mortgage company calling the note...
By Matt Gerchow
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Mailing Lists
There are hundreds of mailing list providers available in your area, and they will typically charge a few cents per address or offer a monthly subscription and can be found easily online.
By Michel Lautensack
Recently I wrote an article titled “The 4 Ways to Raise Private Money for Real Estate Investors” where I laid out the top 4 ways to raise Private Money to grow and develop your real estate investing business. One of the 4 ways we use and teach to our students is one-on-one breakfast meetings.
By Matt Gerchow
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Checking Title and Title Insurance
A clear title is what gives you the right to purchase, own and possess the property. It’s hard to watch the news on a regular basis and not see something related to title fraud.
By Glen Andrews
I want to walk through Subject To investing just to make sure everyone understands that this is your best strategy for making money investing in real estate in today’s market.
By Laine Wagenseller
What is an Option
An option is a contract by which the owner of property invests another with the exclusive right to purchase said property at a stipulated sum within a limited or reasonable time in the future. Nattress & Associates v. Cidco (1986) 184 Cal.App.3d 55, 66. Donald Trump used an option to purchase the Hotel Commodore at Grand Central Terminal, his ground breaking first deal at 27 years old. More commonly, options are used in leases in which the landlord gives the tenant an option to buy the property.
By Rick Smith
How can you save money when buying a new home New home builders may offer what is called a broker co-op, which is a sales commission offered to a real estate agent as an incentive to show clients their new homes. The sales commission may range from 3% to 4% of the sales price.
by Jason Hanson
Learn four strategies to profit from every lead you get!
By Glen Andrews
Let's discuss “the five profit centers for real estate investors.” We’re going to touch on the basics of each one and go into a little detail about how you can make profits investing in real estate with each.
By Jed Villareal
The first simple step for you is to put into account what suits your liking and know the cost range of what you need. There is no real sense of looking at homes which don’t suit your budget and your needs
by: Joshua Ferris
Once you start house hunting there is no doubt one of your first stops will be at a new homes website or community to see what they have to offer in the area you would like to live in.
By Peter Vekselman
If you are considering buying real estate, you will learn that there is a lot that goes into the overall process. After all, it will probably be the most expensive purchase of your life. As exciting as it is to start looking for a new home, it can be stressful and overwhelming.
By Tony Severino
As full-time Real Estate Investors and Mentors, Tony and I get all kinds of calls from motivated as well as unmotivated sellers, but we also get calls from Real Estate agents as well.
By Tom Bukacek
Have you been trying to buy a house through traditional means lately Using a Realtor and mortgage broker to purchase a dream house with a white picket fence isn’t as easy as it used to be.
Find out how you can buy real estate even in this market and we will send you a free Ebook about Real Estate Investing. Please Send an Email to: DennisJHenson@yahoo.com
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