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Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


Now i dont know too much about this it took me a while to get my frist deal but atleast i got one done and i did take a alot of help ofcourse. but in the sprit of growth tell use how to incress speed and efficey when aquiring properties and either cash flow it if its pretty to flipping the deal and/or rehabing the property what are the steps to do these things and what tips you mave have to incress these our produtivity as new investors


Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


i seen alot of people are interested but no one wants to speack hummm?



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Rehabber · Santa Clarita, California


First, may I suggest spell check before posting, your posts are difficult to read with all the errors.
Second, there are so many different ways to invest in RE, you should first pick an area you feel comfortable specializing in, then ask the question specifically to that arena.

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Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


Originally posted by Will Barnard
First, may I suggest spell check before posting, your posts are difficult to read with all the errors.
Second, there are so many different ways to invest in RE, you should first pick an area you feel comfortable specializing in, then ask the question specifically to that arena.

lol... and i think my spelling teacher lol... now alot of newbies are intrested in this answer, infact if u wasnt u would had answered so if your not going to help then dont hurt the thread thank again my new english teacher now correct what i spell wrong in privite i need a silent proofreader

· Maryland


First let me say congratulations on doing your first deal.

As the others said it is not such a simple question. It could take a book to answer, perhaps several books and courses!

I'll try a start though;
1) Do the deals with the best return on investment. You'll grow fastest by getting the best return on your investment and that comes from the best deals.
2) time is money. A quick deal with a modest profit may be a better return on your time/investment that a deal that makes more money but takes a year to do.
3) time is money part 2, don't be afraid to spend money to hire others so you can spend you time doing what you do best.
4) This is a team sport. Get people to help you, Don't try to do this by yourself. Work with the best contractors, attorneys, RE agents etc that you can find.


Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


Here Ill start

step 1 locate property
driving through each and every older sud-div and/or rundown city areas
looking for vacant properties or Fsbo signs

Calling newspaper ads
fsbo
rentals

Placing newspaper ads
in real estate for sale section

Bandit signs
you must know your local laws
and place it in high traffic area


Ant farms
Family and friends that do
a lot of traveling/ or needs extra
you can even ask the local
mail man

Realtors
work deals with them
and it could pay off

please add


Real Estate Investor · Ohio


If speed is all you're interested in, I can tell you EXACTLY how to buy a property in a single day. In fact, it's very simple - buy a property at retail price and pay cash! Of course, you WILL lose money on the deal and likely go broke, but at least you'll do it fast.

If you want to get a GOOD deal fast, then WORK HARD! It's that simple.

Mike


· Twin Cities, Minnesota


Originally posted by Rod Coleman
Now i dont know too much about this it took me a while to get my frist deal but atleast i got one done and i did take a alot of help ofcourse. but in the sprit of growth tell use how to incress speed and efficey when aquiring properties and either cash flow it if its pretty to flipping the deal and/or rehabing the property what are the steps to do these things and what tips you mave have to incress these our produtivity as new investors


To increase speed and efficiency, treat investing like a business. Talk to people and teach them how to bring you deals that meet your needs. Understand the value of using other peoples skills to support your business. Learn to lead. Read business and leadership books, not just REI books. Meet lots and lots of people. The more people you know that know that you are interested in x type of property, the more deals will fall in your lap. I know someone who had a mailman bring him a deal.

If you are interested in the mechanics of doing a deal like paperwork and such, talk to an attorney familiar with the contract and RE law in your area. Guru courses may have forms and such, but be careful using them without having your local attorney review them.

There is no canned formula for you to make 10,000/mo in cash flow in 3 months, you have to create the formula for yourself. What works for one person can't work for another due to your motivation, your knowledge, your goals, your focus. You need to create your own path to success. Others can support your journey, but until you realize that there is no magic formula, you will be discouraged. Success in any goal is achieved by knowledge, luck and hard work, the less you have of one the more you need of the other 2, so you might as well focus on the 2 that you have control of.



Greetings!

There are multiple pieces to the real estate puzzle so, work it from all angles.

Basic process:

1. Locate & Negotiate. (As you listed.)
2. Purchase Contract.
3. Funding.
4. Closing.
5. Exit Strategy: Sale/Rent/Lease Option

There are sub-categories in each step.
The order of the process can be altered to each deal. Mix and match. Repeat.

Start a buyer's list so that you have potential to sell the property quickly once you have closed on a good deal.

Another option is to partner with another investor to have funds available quickly for good deals.

Research online auctions for deals that are pennies on the dollar.

And, read and learn.

Good luck!

Regards


Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


Negotiating is not step one there is a lot more to with
if u find an seller
u must find out there motivations for selling

liens, taxes owed,

are there any names on the deed besides the person your talking to and

how much they want

would they bewilling to finance

please add if i forgot anything


Rehabber · Santa Clarita, California


Rod asked a question, then received some answers in which he proceeded to state that the answer was wrong, then posted the answer to his own question.
Our question to you Rod is why do you ask a question, then answer it yourself? If you already know the answer, there is no point in asking the question.
As far as your grammer and spelling, I made the suggestion to help you out, not ridicule you and the suggestion remains. It gives an appearence of an uneducated and unprofessional person and that is not what I would want to portray to others, do you?

Small_barnardenterprisesWill Barnard, Barnard Enterprises, Inc.
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Website: http://www.barnardenterprises.com
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· OR


My opinion: if the newbies think they are going to complete deals within a 30 day period, their expectations are awfully optimistic.

It takes time and work to find the deal. It takes 30-60 days, or even more, to close escrow. Once when buying and again when selling.

It takes time to find a qualified buyer-- especially in this market.

There has to be some time for a bit of fix-up or at least cleaning.

To me, an expectation of 6 months to do a simple deal would be a lot more realistic.

To close a deal every 30 days would be very possible, but it would be necessary to get the properties into the pipe line. Each deal finished might be in the pipeline for a few months.

Patience is a valuable asset for a real estate investor. It's a lot easier to pilliage and burn in a hot market. When things are moving slow, buyers aren't buying, and banks aren't lending, things don't move quite as fast.


Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


True so in this type of down market i was thinking to go in to pretty houses
reo's, and forsale by owners and take more of lease option or a short sales angle what do u think


Real Estate Investor · Ohio


Rod asked a question, then received some answers in which he proceeded to state that the answer was wrong, then posted the answer to his own question.
Our question to you Rod is why do you ask a question, then answer it yourself? If you already know the answer, there is no point in asking the question.
As far as your grammer and spelling, I made the suggestion to help you out, not ridicule you and the suggestion remains. It gives an appearence of an uneducated and unprofessional person and that is not what I would want to portray to others, do you?

Will and I don't often agree, but I agree 100% with him on this!

Mike


Real Estate Investor · Chester, VA


its OK fellas if your not going to attempt to. So Then i ask of you gentlemen please refrain from being like yourselves and help. you guys act like u haven't sold any books


Real Estate Investor · California


Rod, here is your answer.

1) Locate a FSBO with equity that will do 20% or more in discount for cash/ Short sale properties with 40% Or more off the BPO.
2) Negotiate a deal with the seller.
3) Sign contract including clauses that allow you to show the house. Also have seller sign investor's disclosure notice.
4) Show the house.
5) Help get end buyer approve.
6) Send them to your broker
7) Get one under contract (the one most qualified to buy house) for full Appraised value
8) End buyer and seller go to close.
11) Title company or closing agent sends you a check.



Rod,

You are right...
negotiate is not step 1.
I only listed it with locate in step 1
because you had previously listed locate and I did not want to reiterate the same old thing because you asked that we add to your list just as John has added to my list in his 11 steps post.
There are alot of steps and sub-categories. Sorry if my post confused
anyone.

Your post mentions a book, are you compiling a list to write a book?

Regards,


Real Estate Consultant · Saint John, New Brunswick


I just wanted to touch on what Ned said earlier. You need to build up a TEAM of professionals that help you. These would be the lawyers, contractors, real estate agents, general laborers. It's important to build a good team in the beginning. Once you get too busy, you'll depend on the more and more, like.
This business relies on relationships, build a rapport with these people and they will WORK FOR YOU!

Hope we've been helpful!


Rehabber · Santa Clarita, California


Luther, I couldn't agree more with your post!

Small_barnardenterprisesWill Barnard, Barnard Enterprises, Inc.
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Website: http://www.barnardenterprises.com
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