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In our risk averse culture, we insure everything - almost...
As investors we attempt to insure against bad tenants, plaintiff
attorneys and others seeking deep pockets. We use creative entity
structuring and trusts to hide ownership of our assets. But one
thing we fail to do is completely understand the first line of
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While at the beach last week, I carefully watched the news regarding the major lenders like CountryWide and Thornburg Mortgage. Since the change in liquidity for mortgages, there's an opportunity for savvy investors. Everyone is talking about all the bargains to be found because of the rising number of foreclosures and the excess inventory. It's true that sellers are beginning to discount price and bargains are showing up. You can expect even larger discounts within the next 12 to 24 months. But today, I want to talk about another opportunity. The new opportunity is on the backend when you sell the property. Since all the lenders are turning off the tap, it's time you step up and offer financing to qualified buyers. Wait there more... |
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As lenders are cutting off borrowers, Wall Street is cutting off lenders from the capital they need to continue making loans.
On Monday, American Home Mortgage Investment filed for bankruptcy protection. AHMI was not a sub-prime lender so the announcement on Monday surprised a lot of brokers. As more lenders are shutting down and the remaining lenders are tightening their underwriting standards.
How will this affect your Real Estate Business? |
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Foreclosures are gaining momentum in some states and inventories are swelling to historic levels. Investing in a down market can be profitable and it can lead to the demise of the well-intentioned.
Everyone is still wondering what's going to happen. The talking heads are still forecasting doom & gloom. Gurus are still telling you their techniques work in any market and you're told to rely more on your team. So is this good advice? |
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Gurus are still telling you their techniques work in any market and you're told to rely more on your team. So is this good advice?
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With knowledge of the industry terms, you'll get more respect from the subs and be able to negotiate a better quote to get the job done. It will put them on notice that you 'know' what you're talking about and you'll get more respect than a 'homeowner.' |
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