Can i get a property under Contract for Wholesaling considering i am 17?

Can i get a property under Contract for Wholesaling considering i am 17?

Rehabber · Wilmignton, NC · Member since 2013 · 55 posts · 3 votes

Hi BP Nation,

I am looking at this great property and most likely i can get it under contract.

Its a great property, the seller has moved to California. And she is very intrested to sell it.

It defiantly has a potential for a Rehabber to make money as well.

What i am wondering is that Can i get it under Contract? I can sell it very easily(I hope) i already have a quite a buyer list. Also, I am going to couple of TRIA meetings in upcoming week.

PS i am turning 18 in late March.

I am going to visit the property this Saturday and Most likely will get it under contract this Saturday. I really hope i am eligible to............

Thank you for your time.

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Real Estate Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2013 · 31 posts · 20 votes
12y

No legal advice and seek your own legal opinion before acting. Also, take this with a grain of sale because It has been awhile since I have look at contract law. If I remember right, a person under majority can enter in to a contract but he/she cannot be held to its terms and can void the contract it he/she chooses. The minor can hold the other party to the contract but the other party cannot hold a minor to a contract. So, if you can find someone to enter into a contract with you theoretically you could enter into a contract. All that being said, I highly recommend that you have an adult involved in any transaction: 1) to protect yourself; 2) others may feel more comfortable dealing with an adult.

Good luck!

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  • Rehabber · Wilmignton, NC · Member since 2013 · 55 posts · 3 votes
    12y

    the property is in Raleigh , North Carolina.

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    12y

    Need to be 18

  • Rehabber · Wilmignton, NC · Member since 2013 · 55 posts · 3 votes
    12y

    @James Wise i was afraid that thats what i was gonna hear......

    Do you any other options that i use?

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    12y

    naw sorry bud. I like your enthusiasm but you have to wait to be 18 too put anything under contract.

  • Involved In Real Estate · Palm Springs, CA · Member since 2011 · 144 posts · 78 votes
    12y

    In every state that I know of, you must be at least 18 years of age to enter into a contract and have it be a binding contract.

    You may want to discuss the situation with another interested individual over the age of 18 and split any profits.

    Hope that helps!

  • Rehabber · Wilmignton, NC · Member since 2013 · 55 posts · 3 votes
    12y

    @Buddy LaRue Thats actually a great Idea. I can ask my big bro. He would love to help me out.

    Thank you!

  • Real Estate Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2013 · 31 posts · 20 votes
    12y

    No legal advice and seek your own legal opinion before acting. Also, take this with a grain of sale because It has been awhile since I have look at contract law. If I remember right, a person under majority can enter in to a contract but he/she cannot be held to its terms and can void the contract it he/she chooses. The minor can hold the other party to the contract but the other party cannot hold a minor to a contract. So, if you can find someone to enter into a contract with you theoretically you could enter into a contract. All that being said, I highly recommend that you have an adult involved in any transaction: 1) to protect yourself; 2) others may feel more comfortable dealing with an adult.

    Good luck!

  • Rehabber · Wilmignton, NC · Member since 2013 · 55 posts · 3 votes
    12y

    @Jesse Sumner Wow, That was really Helpful!!! I love BP. And i thank you. I will get my brother to be involved. Again, Thank you for your time!

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