Investors - How to find Lease Option Deals
Friday, November 19
So you have figured out that being a real estate investor means you need to do something a little different from asking a Realtor to find you a great deal on an investment property then go to the bank and ask for a loan. You think Lease Option investing is right for you. So where do you start? Fo...
Why people want to "Rent to Own"
Thursday, November 18
Buying a house on Rent-To-Own can offer benefits for many people depending on their situations. It can be especially beneficial for the educated buyer looking for a great deal on a property because if a seller is willing to sell on Rent-To-Own, many times they are in a motivated circumstance (unl...
Rent to Own - an Overview
Thursday, November 18
Almost every market in the United States is experiencing moderate or rapid appreciation in real estate. When it comes time to sell, there are often bidding wars that up house prices even further. Lenders are saying "Yes" for even marginally qualified buyers... WOW put the brakes on! Is this a fai...
Methods of Evicting Non-Paying Tenants
Thursday, February 04
I just had a discussion about evicting non-paying tenants. I would love to hear other’s experiences here, but here is my preferred method of handling non-paying tenants.I believe that people generally want to do what’s right (and don’t get me wrong, not all people do). Having said that, there a...
Dealing with Excise Tax
Thursday, February 04
In a handful of states including Washington there is a tax that must be paid for the privilege of selling a real property. In Washington State the tax is 1.78% of the sale price. I have done many sandwich lease deals where I entered into a lease option agreement with the owner, and found a Rent...