Calculating the payment needed to cover just the interest on an owner-financed contract or promissory note is simple. Just follow three easy steps and avoid two common pitfalls. Follow 3 Easy Steps To Calculate Interest Only Step 1: Obtain the current principal balance and interest rate from the land contract or promissory note Step 2: Times the balance by the … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Interest Only Owner Finance Payments
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Real Deal #144 – Mixed-Use in Oklahoma
Welcome to Real Estate Note Investing Real Deals! It’s always easier to learn from real life so here we share information from actual owner financed transactions. The creation of a note does not always follow a straight path. Often the terms are modified to fit the needs of the transaction. This note in Oklahoma started out as a sale of business, then included real estate, … [Read more...] about Real Deal #144 – Mixed-Use in Oklahoma
Real Deal #143 – New York Church Note
Welcome to Real Deals! It’s always easier to learn from real life so here we share information from actual owner financed transactions. Think it’s hard to get a home loan? Imagine the challenges that come with financing a church! Here’s how seller financing offered a creative solution to provide meeting space for a New York congregation. Note Terms - … [Read more...] about Real Deal #143 – New York Church Note
Safekeeping the Original Promissory Note
The Promissory Note is an important legal document that should be kept in a safe place, and here is why! The note is a promise to pay or IOU from the buyer, spelling out the amount and terms of repayment. In legal jargon it is known as a negotiable instrument. Similar to a check, the original must be presented to collect or prove ownership. If the seller desires to … [Read more...] about Safekeeping the Original Promissory Note
What is Due Diligence?
Before a note investor will pay cash to a seller for future payments, they perform what is called “due diligence”. This is really just a fancy word for research. You can simplify the process by being prepared for these common requirements. … [Read more...] about What is Due Diligence?