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THE Best Way to find Bank Owned Properties

31. October 2009

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Here’s another great question from a subscriber… Question:  “What’s the best way to find bank owned (REO) properties?” Answer: All realtors are not the same.  You need to find realtors who work primarily with investors.  These are the realtors who are going to work with what are called [...]

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How to Use Bird Dogs to Find Great Deals for You

30. October 2009

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Most real estate investors like Robert and I are busy.  I’m guessing you are busy too.  If you are like us, you have a lot of opportunities to chase, and only a certain amount of hours in a day.  When it comes to finding deals, I can use all the help [...]

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Making an offer on a Bank owned (REO) 4-Plex

30. October 2009

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This is a question that came in… Question (Joe):  “How different is the process of buying a bank-owned (REO) four flex versus if you just buy it from the bank versus a single family?” Answer (Mr. Cash Flow): “A bank selling a four flex and a bank selling a single family treat [...]

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How to Create Motivation in the Seller of Bank Owned (REO) Properties

27. October 2009

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Here’s another question that just came in… Question: "How do I deal with bank owned (REO) properties to get them when the price listed is higher than I’m offering? How do I make the sellers get motivated?"   Answer: For starters, it’s pretty hard to motivate someone to do much of anything.  Let me [...]

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How do I chase Bank Financed (REO) Properties without proof of funds?

25. October 2009

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Question: "I am currently looking for bank owned (REO) properties to buy.  I’m looking for something that is in good condition, and I want to turn it around and sell it.  At this point, I don’t have a [...]

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Owner Financed Deal with a Lump-Sum Payment from Buyer

24. October 2009

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Question:  "I have a buyer who doesn’t want to deal with the bank.  They asked if I was willing to do owner financing for them – a contract for deed.  He offered a down payment of $10,000 and pay around $700-$750 monthly, and a lump sum amount on a quarterly [...]

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Using Owner Financing to Turn the Tide on a House that’s not Selling

23. October 2009

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Question:  "I am trying to sell three houses for cash.  But I’m also looking into selling it on owner financing or put it on a lease option.  I know that if I lower the cash price, I would be able to get rid of the property but I’ll just end up breaking even. [...]

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