Because of this we are looking for creative financing deals and with that we are looking for an agent who is knowledgeable about buying houses in foreclosure before they go to auction, seller financing, hard money or private money lending, and subject to's.

Because their colleges are not run by the unions that limit the number of classes that can be taught in any given subject etc., allowing them to get a good, but timely education.

You're in luck, BP just published a free ebook on the subject of renting out your house a few months ago.

Another issue, it's a dealer note, owner occupied, it's about to be subject to servicing requirements, another reason he may be selling.

If there is going to be a wraparound (or Subject to) mortgage make sure you buy a title policy through a Trust friendly (build rapport for future reference and deals) title company as to satisfy The Seven-Day Notice Requirement: Sec. 5.016(c): "where the purchaser obtains a title insurance policy insuring the transfer of title to the real property" Even then, you are still closing a deal without protection of your assets.

The buying broker drove to the office with the offer without getting into the subject.

As to buying notes in a CFD, I suggest you consider buying the property subject to the existing CFD Dion, this may cause note buyer to cringe, but the holder of that CFD needs to convey title.

I have been studying the subject for a year - books, YouTube, courses, etc.

The only true difference between using a Self-directed IRA and a Solo(k) when it comes to investing in real estate is that leveraged real estate held in a Solo(k) is not subject to UBIT tax on any income earned.

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