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FAQ Financing – Creative Financing
2000 Creative Financing Table of Contents How does financing influence real estate investment strategies? The choice of financing strategy significantly influences the types of real estate investments an investor can pursue. Here’s how financing connects to various investment strategies: Investment Strategies Requiring “No Financing” Structuring Deals Around “Existing Financing” Investments That Require “New […]
FAQ Team – Build a Strong Real Estate Investing Team
Audio What key networking strategies maximize real estate investment success? The sources highlight various networking strategies that can help maximize success in real estate investing. Here are some key takeaways: Building a Strong Contact Team: • A successful real estate investor needs a reliable team of contacts, just like any other business This includes real estate […]
FAQ Notes – Seller Carry
Notes – Seller Carry – Tom Henderson Real Estate Note FAQs What is a seller carry back note? A seller carry back note is created when a seller finances part of a property’s sale price for a buyer. The buyer makes regular payments to the seller, similar to a traditional mortgage. This arrangement can benefit both parties: buyers may obtain financing when traditional options aren’t available, and sellers can potentially gain an additional income stream. How does a seller carry back note differ from a traditional mortgage? While similar in structure, seller carry back notes originate from the property seller, not a lending institution. This provides flexibility in terms and conditions, allowing for tailored agreements to fit both the buyer and seller’s needs. What is a security instrument in a seller carry back note? A security instrument safeguards the seller’s interests in a carry back note. It’s a legal document, recorded in the county recorder’s office, establishing the property as collateral for the debt. This instrument, often a Deed of Trust, allows the seller to reclaim the property if the buyer defaults on payments. What are the different ways to structure a seller carry back note? Seller carry back notes offer a wide array of structuring options. These include: Fully […]
FAQ Lease Options When Selling
Lease options when selling When we sell on rent to own or lease with option to a tenant buyer, we want good Market rent with a 3 to 5% option payment that subtracted from the purchase price. We also want to give them a rent credit that will subtract from the purchase price to persuade […]
FAQ Lease Options When Buying – Controlling
Lease options when you buy or control are one of the easiest and fastest ways to make money in real estate investing. Generally as a real estate investor you’re trying to solve a problem. As an example let’s say that you talk to a seller that needs to move and they don’t have a lot […]
FAQ Equity Sharing
Tax Code’s Officially Designed “Rent-to-Own Your Home” Program for Investors and Renters You can realize big benefits with the tax code officially designed “rent-to-own your home” program. This program. known in the tax law as a ”Shared Equity Financing Agreement,” avoids many of the problems with the lease option, yet provides similar income-producing possibilities and […]
FAQ Wholesaling
FAQ Wholesaling Real Estate Wholesaling FAQ What is wholesaling in real estate? Wholesaling in real estate involves finding properties at a discount, putting them under contract, and then assigning that contract to another investor for a fee. Essentially, you are acting as a middleman, connecting motivated sellers with investors looking to rehab or rent properties. […]
FAQ Sub 2
FAQ Sub2 Subject-To FAQ What does “Subject To” mean in real estate? “Subject To” means taking ownership of a property without formally assuming the existing mortgage loan. The loan remains in the original seller’s name and on their credit report. You take title to the property while the seller remains responsible for the debt. Why […]
FAQ IRS Links
FAQ IRS Links Retirement IRAs Links https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc451 Tax Topics Complete List https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics Good IRS Contribution Limit Article https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/investing/2025-retirement-changes-401k-updates-increased-catchup-contributions-and-more/
FAQ Apartments
FAQ Apartments Maximize NOI, Not Occupancy Ellie Perlman Founder and CEO @ Blue Lake Capital | Multifamily Investment Opportunities April 12, 2021 When evaluating the operational strength of our properties, one of the key metrics I look at is NOI (Net Operating Income). A common misconception is that you have to maintain a very high […]