bankruptcy: Marketing Yourself to Your Niche - 10/13/07 12:54 PM
For me, the niche is working with lenders and attorneys.  To let them know about our services, we email, use direct mail, send press releases and buy ads among other things.
One of the greatest ways to promote yourself and your business though is to have someone else proclaim you as the … (6 comments)

bankruptcy: September 18 Distressed Deal Counts - 09/18/07 09:27 PM
Ohio is currently listed as #5 in the foreclosure rankings with 1 in every 376 households in some stage of foreclosure.  If you follow RealtyTrac, that is a 138% increase over August of 2006. WOW !!!!
Our research shows us that there are currently 4,079 properties available in Franklin County, Ohio that … (7 comments)

bankruptcy: Bankruptcy Portfolio – Columbus Ohio Range Priced - 09/05/07 03:59 PM
Gryphon Realty Advisors, Central Ohio's Leader in Asset Management and Recovery, is pleased to announce that they have been retained to list and manage 42 single family homes in the greater Columbus Ohio marketplace from an Arizona bankruptcy case. 
The portfolio can be purchased in its entirety, in smaller blocks or individually.  Prices start … (4 comments)

bankruptcy: Working in the Bankruptcy Court – Basics # 1 - 08/21/07 07:19 AM
I recently wrote a very basic blog about a couple of things to look out for when listing property in a bankruptcy case.  It really left a lot out.  Over the next few posts, hopefully I can give a little more detail on working in this arena.
The first thing to get … (4 comments)

bankruptcy: Bankruptcy Listings - 08/20/07 07:59 AM
We all know that the market isn't doing so well.  A lot of Realtors are trying to get into the REO market and, like it or not, many are involved in Short Sales.  According to a friend who is a CH7 Trustee, bankruptcies are increasing and cases that have assets to … (4 comments)

bankruptcy: Typical Bankruptcy Counter - 05/31/07 09:03 PM
Below is typical language for a counter by a bankruptcy trustee in a Columbus OH real estate deal:
1.         This contract shall be contingent upon the following:
            A)        The approval of the United States Bankruptcy Court.
            B)       Obtaining an Order of the United States Bankruptcy Court authorizing the sale of this property free … (1 comments)

bankruptcy: My Sellers Disappeared - 05/22/07 05:51 AM
About 4 months ago I received a referral from one of my clients to two very nice guys who needed to sell 15 single family homes in Columbus, OH.  Overall the properties were nice.  They had tenants and the tenants were paying the rent.
The problem was that their loans were maturing.  … (15 comments)

bankruptcy: Drugs & Dead Things - My Normal Listing - 05/01/07 09:41 PM
I don't know what to do about my newest listing opportunity.  Something does not add up.  Here is the 411.
Owner is in bankruptcy.Property is in good shape.Property is in neighborhood known for drug issues and has a higher crime rate than most of the city.Property is vacant.  Debtor claims that it … (20 comments)

bankruptcy: Legal Sales - Quick N Dirty on Em - 02/24/07 10:29 AM
No I am not giving you legal advice, but this is the way I have done it.
If you want  just a little advice, here it is.  After years and years of mostly dealing with attorneys and legal sales, I can tell you that divorce is the hardest, most messy and most … (6 comments)

bankruptcy: Management, Bankruptcy, Short Sale with a Cherry on Top Please - 11/16/06 07:10 AM
I had a new one yesterday.  It is the distressed real estate trifecta (did I spell that right?)
My New Properties - I was approached to take on management of 60 units of townhomes.  They are all 2 unit structures.  All are on separate parcels.  All are on residential mortgages.  There are at … (11 comments)

 
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