All of my investment properties are Paid for, one hundred percent free and clear.

It is a lot cheaper than buying subscriptions and you don't have to worry about learning a part of the market people take a lifetime to learn.

So-called gap funders typically want a large percent of the profit in exchange for a relatively small loan to make up any difference between what you're able to borrow and what you realistically need.

The original asking price was 5500. rehabbed homes in that area dont go for much above 20k the main reason is that about 80 percent of that area is section 8 rentals.

I think it's the best on the web.IMO, you are using the wrong financing vehicle if they have only one per cent down, unless they provide other collateral, that is a bad loan to start with and will not be viewed well in court if you have to go there.No skin in the game usually dicatates and option being financed along with a lease to provide possession.I would also say that you never finance inventory, small machinery, furniture and fixtures and disposables (inexpensive stuff) unless the seller wants to just dump it.

Buy solid assets that yield a true return of 7 percent a year.

The percent of profit sharing is irrelevant.Other than your annual contribution, your IRA must be treated as a completely separate entity from your personal assets.Jeff

I know after negotiations I will get it well under 50 percent.

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The discount that a seller is willing to take can be identified as a percent of the balance of the loan (UPB) or the value of the real property via appraisals or broker price opinions (BPO).