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All Forum Posts by: Samantha Springs

Samantha Springs has started 8 posts and replied 34 times.

Hi BP! Anyone have any recs for a Southern California real estate attorney and/or title company with experience handling deals involving seller financing, subject to, etc.?

Post: Creative Financing for Primary Residence in Los Angeles

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Nate Meeker:

I've done this before in Riverside, CA.

Just closed on fully seller-financed cash flowing rental in Hemet, CA and just listed one my client's luxury $2M Airbnb properties offering 50% seller carry back. The bank giving you the loan will want to be in first position and the seller will have to be ok in second - this is the biggest hurdle with hybrid deals. 

Amazing! How did you find the Hemet property?

Post: Creative Financing for Primary Residence in Los Angeles

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Jonathan Taylor:

@Samantha Springs look into NACA loan if you own zero real estate. This program advertises 0 down, 0 closing costs. I closed my house hack in Los Angeles with this loan. They lend on renovations as well (if you want to renovate a property) on a 30 yr basis.

This is a silver bullet though, once you use it you cant use it again until you havent owned real estate for three years. 


I already own a property so I wouldn’t qualify, unfortunately.

Post: Creative Financing for Primary Residence in Los Angeles

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Rick Albert:
Quote from @Samantha Springs:
Quote from @Andrew Postell:

@Samantha Springs has a lender told you that you couldn't qualify for traditional financing?  If so, what's the main issue holding you back with it?


 I qualify, just not for enough to get in at LA prices, given the interest rates. I could buy 3 houses in Ohio with what I qualify for :).


 I get that, but what I'm saying is let's say rates are at 8%. The Seller can buy the rate down to 7% with enough cash (assuming the lender is okay with it). 

To Nathan's point, the lender is going to want you to qualify for both mortgages, even if it is Seller financing. If you want the Seller to be the only lender, then you would need to find a Seller with either no mortgage to begin with or be willing to continue making payments on their existing loan/pay it off.

Right, I understand how it works, I just wondered if anyone had actually done full seller financing successfully in this market.

Post: Creative Financing for Primary Residence in Los Angeles

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Andrew Postell:

@Samantha Springs has a lender told you that you couldn't qualify for traditional financing?  If so, what's the main issue holding you back with it?


 I qualify, just not for enough to get in at LA prices, given the interest rates. I could buy 3 houses in Ohio with what I qualify for :).

Post: Creative Financing for Primary Residence in Los Angeles

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Rick Albert:

I've seen some Sellers advertise it but they typically want 20%-40% down and it is in the luxury market. 

What might make more sense is negotiating a rate buy down from the Seller. They net more money than a price reduction and you get lower payments. 


Yea, I am thinking more in an off-market scenario, but that is very solid advice in the instance I find something on the market I like.

Post: Creative Financing for Primary Residence in Los Angeles

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21

Does anyone have experience successfully closing a deal using seller financing or subject-to in Los Angeles? I am looking to get into a new primary residence, but with interest rates what they are and in this market, I feel like creative financing is the only option. I've read Pace's book and consumed other content on the topic, but the examples always seem to be in much more affordable markets.

Any tips/advice/recommendations for title companies/attorneys that specialize in this area?


Thanks!

Post: Mt Pleasant Neighborhood

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Christopher Roome:

Looking at multi family in mt pleasant and I’m seeing all over online crime rate is very high but agents and PM’s saying the area isn’t bad. Anyone familiar with the neighborhood who can give an out of state investor an honest answer? Thanks!

FWIW, I’m not from the area but just visited yesterday and saw a few multi families. I wanted to look at two in Mt. Pleasant but my agent did not recommend that area for rental, especially medium term (my strategy).

Post: Medium-Term Rentals in Cleveland

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Bob Stevens:
Quote from @Samantha Springs:
Quote from @Bob Stevens:
Quote from @Samantha Springs:

Hello, I am looking to connect with investors that own or work with medium term rentals in Cleveland. I will be visiting in early November and would love to talk with anyone with experience in this market. Thanks!


 Why would you want medium term? Why not just rent for about 1300 on a 100kish house? Why deal with the in and out? MTR is not easy in Cleveland,

All the best 

I like having the option of doing both. I operate an MTR in Los Angeles and I am comfortable with the strategy. Also, of course, increased cash flow. Cleveland has a lot of hospitals and therefore, travel nurse opportunities.

 I am an expert " all that is Cleveland". The issue is finding reliable help to make sure the property gets turned for the new tenant. What if you have a move out an move in the next day, well 99% certain the cleaners will not show up.. Sure, you will get lucky but 100% reliable, IMO expert opinion, not going to happen. Why not do a " normal" rental, build a team (do not even think about doing anything there without a team in place) get comfortable, then maybe try a MTM . I have 30 contractors, I am involved in dozens and dozens and dozens of properties and I still have issues. The difference is I make one call and my issues are solved. When you have issues, you do not have anyone to call .

 PLEASE be carful.

All the best 

I appreciate the consideration. Issues arise no matter where your properties are and I wouldn’t invest out of state without a team in place and plenty of support. I have many trusted people to call. 😊

Post: Medium-Term Rentals in Cleveland

Samantha SpringsPosted
  • Investor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 21
Quote from @Bob Stevens:
Quote from @Samantha Springs:

Hello, I am looking to connect with investors that own or work with medium term rentals in Cleveland. I will be visiting in early November and would love to talk with anyone with experience in this market. Thanks!


 Why would you want medium term? Why not just rent for about 1300 on a 100kish house? Why deal with the in and out? MTR is not easy in Cleveland,

All the best 

I like having the option of doing both. I operate an MTR in Los Angeles and I am comfortable with the strategy. Also, of course, increased cash flow. Cleveland has a lot of hospitals and therefore, travel nurse opportunities.