There seems to be some excitement around Master Leasing Options (MLOs) at the moment. Honestly, the buzz is coming from people who don’t know what they’re doing and have never done it. I have personally made over 20 offers using this strategy and have successfully completed three. I still have all three properties today. Three is not much but it […]
There are some spectacular horse farms and ranches for sale at any given time, so you likely have a wide variety of properties to consider. You may be tempted to dive in and start touring the areas you’re considering for your property, but we encourage you to be deliberate in your process, because we know that the time you spend […]
The good old days were refreshing. You can put up a sign in your yard and get quick responses from interested potential buyers, or hire a listing agent and not worry about their commissions eating up your cash. The time has changed. Real estate has become competitive. In some areas, it’s a seller’s market. In others, the buyer takes the […]
Creating attractive interest is challenging in today’s low interest rate environment. The appeal of first-position mortgage notes lies in the fact that investors (lenders) remain first-position holders of the property, so there is a tangible asset (real estate) that provides the security of their investment. The 50-year average for homeownership in the United States is about 65%. Most experts see […]
Waterfront property is immune to most market trends, and for good reason. Splendid summers can be spent by a lake or river, promising time for family bonding and stress reduction. The houses and cabins for the whole year are more and more frequent. They can also be converted into permanent residences that promote privacy and communion with nature. A waterfront […]
In the real estate industry, we call homeowners who list their properties for sale on their own FSBOs or for sale by owners. The obvious primary goal of a FSBO is to save money on real estate commissions. In recent years, we have seen more For Sale By Owners, especially in lower price points and in neighborhoods outside of the […]
If you are facing foreclosure, it is important to know all of your options. Many foreclosures are caused by job loss, unexpected medical bills, or divorce. These are typically once-in-a-lifetime events; therefore, contacting your mortgage lender and informing them of your situation is vital for your credit, as well as keeping your home. If you are facing any of the […]
The advantages of hard money loans It offers immense benefits that are not normally available through large banks or credit institutions. Some of the benefits include: Minimum conditions: To qualify, a borrower must meet a short list of criteria, while a bank has many fixed conditions that must be met. This may include income history, credit report, etc. The entire […]
These days, more and more homeowners are taking the leap and selling their homes themselves, foregoing the realtor. Is that a good idea? The answer to that is yes. However, there is quite a bit of paperwork involved to do so. In this article we will review some of the forms you will need when doing a sale by owner […]
You’re behind on a credit card or other unsecured loan (a loan that doesn’t have any collateral like a car, boat, or house). And you have received the first call from a collector. What is your next step? Can they put you in jail? Can they sue you? Can they threaten to call your boss and fire you? Since you […]
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