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Builder Model Home Sale and Leaseback: Terms | Part 3 of 3

by Mark Saunders | November 5, 2010
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In our primer to buying and leasing back a builder / developer model home we discussed the advantages of the concept to both the builder and the investor.  Now we will focus on the terms of the deal and items often overlooked. Warning!!  Do not proceed with this investment without doing your market research and [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Builder Model Home Sale and Leaseback: Investor Benefits | Part 2 of 3

by Mark Saunders | October 29, 2010
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In Part 1, we discussed the concept of purchasing and leasing back a model home and the benefits to the builder / developer.  In Part 2, we dig into why many investors love the concept.  Next week, we will discuss do’s and dont’s and points to remember when negotiating an agreement. In essence, investors can [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Builder Model Home Sale and Leaseback: The Opportunity | Part 1 of 3

by Mark Saunders | October 23, 2010
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Purchasing and leasing back a model home with a builder / developer is not a new investment idea nor is the concept brain surgery, but the times have changed.  Due to the troubling home building sector and market conditions today, we need to take more precaution when evaluating the feasibility of these investments.  Too often, [...]

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Commentary

Investors: It’s OK to Get “Rich” A Little Bit Slower

by Shae Bynes | October 15, 2010
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Today’s post is simply meant to be food for thought for those who (like me) enjoy real estate investing, but aren’t passionate enough about it to spend all your working hours focused on growing or maintaining a large real estate business because your zeal and purpose lie in other things.  You respect real estate as [...]

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Landlord Tenant

Vacancy and Credit Losses: Unlocking a Property’s Potential

by Kyle Koller | October 26, 2009

Owners of income property understandably cringe when they hear the words “vacancy and credit losses.” After all, anything that negatively affects net income is cause for distaste. Yet, vacancy and credit losses remain a necessary and unavoidable cost of doing business. Being able to understand and differentiate between vacancy and credit losses is vital to [...]

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