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Part 1: Three Keys to Every Profitable No Money Down Deal

5. January 2010

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My first exposure to real estate investing came almost 15 years ago from a “No Money Down” course.  At the time, I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread.    The most important thing that course did for me was to open my mind to the possibilities of what real estate could do for [...]

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I want to buy a property – can I take over the payments?

24. December 2009

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Question: “I have a seller with a property that has a mortgage. I don’t have a way to borrow money to buy the house. Can I just take over the payments on owner’s mortgage?” Answer: “The answer is maybe. The most important thing is whether or not the seller is [...]

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Does the FHA 91-day rule apply to my newest property?

17. December 2009

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Question: “There is a 91-day “flip rule” for any property purchased and sold to someone who intends to purchase your property with FHA financing. I know that applies to the REOs I’ve purchased, fixed up, and sold. Does it also apply to properties purchased from individuals?” Answer: “Unfortunately, the answer that question [...]

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What do you do when the banks won’t lend you money?

13. November 2009

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It seems that just about every investor I talk to is looking for more money. Here’s a question that came up… Question: “I want to buy a property, but I can’t get the money. What do you do when the banks won’t lend you money, and you don’t have cash to work with?” Answer: [...]

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Who’s got Hard Money for Oklahoma Investors?

10. November 2009

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One of my one-on-one coaching clients in Oklahoma City is fixing properties and flipping them. After looking at what he could accomplish using his own money versus using money from a hard money lender, he decided he needed to start talking with some hard money lenders. One of those lenders is Red Dirt Lending. [...]

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The Three Steps to Getting Private Money

6. November 2009

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Question: “If I wanted to get started borrowing money from other investors, whether that means borrowing money from a friend or someone else that they met, what’s the best way to get started?” Answer: “Great Question. Getting a supply of private money to use over and over again in your real estate business [...]

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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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