Not everyone wants to be a public figure! Privacy and protection can be easily accomplished with the use of a land trust. … [Read more...] about Gain Privacy and Protection with Land Trusts-Part 1
Note Buying Blog and Articles
Partials – The Secret Weapon to Underwater Mortgages
Almost 1 in 5 owe more than homes are worth, screams the headline from Time Magazine. Across the nation declining property values are creating negative equity with some hard hit areas like Las Vegas reporting a 1 in 2 chance of being underwater with a mortgage in excess of property value. Mortgage lenders are reeling from increased delinquencies and mounting losses as … [Read more...] about Partials – The Secret Weapon to Underwater Mortgages
Lease Option or Seller Finance?
When a real estate market turns soft the property marketing ads become peppered with offers to lease option and owner finance. Most property owners understand the seller’s market has quickly turned to a buyer’s market requiring them to think creatively and consider concessions. … [Read more...] about Lease Option or Seller Finance?
Real Deal #152 – Owner Financing Mixed Use Property
Welcome to Real Deals! It’s always easier to learn from real life so here we share information from actual owner financed transactions. When a property is used for both commercial and residential purposes it can be difficult to obtain traditional financing. Owner financing provided an alternative to the traditional mortgage loan on this mixed-use property in Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about Real Deal #152 – Owner Financing Mixed Use Property
Need to Move a Property? Consider Owner Financing!
When a property isn’t selling most real estate agents are quick to suggest a reduction to the sales price. It is common to see the tag line “Price Reduced” added to for sale signs, listings and ads. Rather than reducing price it pays to consider offering owner financing to sell a property quickly. … [Read more...] about Need to Move a Property? Consider Owner Financing!
Should You Work with Private Investors?
With the stock market plummeting by the minute, you may have a few friends, business associates, or relatives asking more about notes – specifically investing in them. There is no question investing in notes can be a very lucrative venture. If you have your own money you can receive a great yield. If you don’t have your own capital, you can “broker” the deal to a Funder for a … [Read more...] about Should You Work with Private Investors?
Making Money Using “Buy Full – Sell Short”
One of the most powerful wealth building techniques in the cash flow industry is the “Buy Full – Sell Short” strategy. Capitalizing on the power of compounding interest and the time value of money, it enables note brokers to own rights to future note payments with little to no money of their own. … [Read more...] about Making Money Using “Buy Full – Sell Short”
Real Deal #151 – Residual Income With Notes!
Welcome to Real Deals! It’s always easier to learn from real life so here we share information from actual owner financed transactions. Looking for residual income with notes? Does a future income stream of $1,000 per month for 10 years on just one deal sound too good to be true? Discover how the Buy Full Sell Short strategy works on this Real Deal! … [Read more...] about Real Deal #151 – Residual Income With Notes!
What is a Good ITV?
Sellers and investors often ask what ITV (Investment to Value) they should target when buying or selling a private real estate note. You may have seen that some note investors claim they will go 85, 90, even 95 percent ITV. Frankly, I have yet to really meet them when it comes down to funding a deal in the current market. As a refresher, the ITV represents how much is invested … [Read more...] about What is a Good ITV?
Is 2009 a Good Time to Buy Owner Financed Real Estate Notes?
This question is on the minds of many investors right now. With real estate values down and banks restricting credit, there are more seller-financed notes available. Although there is never a crystal ball, if you buy notes at a good ITV you have the opportunity for high yielding investments. Here are a couple things to look for... … [Read more...] about Is 2009 a Good Time to Buy Owner Financed Real Estate Notes?