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Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
2 February 2026 | 3 replies
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Thomas Meyer Avoiding Lawsuits - Consequences of Poorly Written Leases
9 February 2026 | 5 replies
Leases are legal contracts and the ramifications of poorly or vague language regarding late fees, early terminations, breaking the lease, re-let and the costs associated and "double dipping" in our state are very vague and there is statues that discuss "reasonableness' in accessing fees.  
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
4 February 2026 | 2 replies
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Philip Ganz How does a Deferred Sales Trust work?
10 February 2026 | 13 replies
This LLC has you as the managing member and 80% owner and can purchase investment real estate of your own or with other partners.
Amber Philbrick New to Real Estate
18 February 2026 | 4 replies
I have been interested in real estate investing for several years.
Martin Penn New Real Estate Rookie
17 February 2026 | 5 replies
What do we know about Tracy, CA real estate market?
Erick Escalante A.I. and Real Estate
12 February 2026 | 12 replies
Is there any application of A.I. in real estate?
James E. Real Estate professional logbook example
14 February 2026 | 371 replies
Hey BP - does anyone mind sharing an example of their real estate professional logbook?
Leslie Grayham Newbie to real estate investing.
18 February 2026 | 20 replies
I am embarking on my real estate investment journey.
Erica Davis Networking When New to Real Estate
18 February 2026 | 4 replies
I have heard time and again to network while you are new to real estate investing.