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There is a little known program that is becoming very necessary for the purchase of many Bank Owned, REO, or Repo properties. The Rehab loan. VanDyk Mortgage offers 203K streamlines to make the process of buying a home that needs a little TLC (or quite a bit in some cases!) easier, … (0 comments)
Many of our older homes here don't have a garage, so parking that Cadillac Escalade or Ford F350 can sometimes be a challenge, especially if one has toddlers or sacks full of groceries.
RENOVATION LOANS
Hey everyone,
Investors Pick of the Week 
Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer. We all know that. But recently two young women lost their lives in a very unusual situation involving carbon monoxide poisoning. One young couple was helping another couple to "fix up" a home they had purchased. Due to some water problems in the basement and … (2 comments)
For quite some time we have been rehabbing homes in the KC Metro area. Almost daily I would look online for video of other rehabbers properties. Yet week after week I found nothing. Finally after much debate and little video editing experience under my belt I uploaded a video. While you … (4 comments)
Condo in Logan Square on the corner of California and Francis for sale! Great Location! Located very close to the L!
DescriptionTEN G! Completely remodeled two bedroom bungalow. Walk in to an entry way that is carpeted and totally enclosed (18x7). Entering into the living room you have hardwood floors, nine foot ceilings and new insulated windows. The master bedroom has an attached sitting room (9x9). The kitchen has been totally renovated … (0 comments)
The City of Providence has announced a new homebuyer loan for those purchasing previously foreclosed properties. This program, called, the Foreclosed Homes Rehab to Homeownership Program for Homebuyers, offers as much as $50,000 through an interest-free loan to buyers of previously foreclosed homes who will be living in those homes once … (2 comments)
Attention ALL agents selling REO's or REHABS!!!!!
Everyone wants a great deal on buying their next peice of Real Estate and buying a HUD Repo Home and a very special FHA HUD REPO Home Loan, could be your path to finding just that... a GREAT deal in Arizona Real Estate.
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If you are considering a real estate investment, or representing somebody who is, one way to analyze a deal is to be mindful of the exit.
With that in mind, I wanted to bring to light the market as buyers see it today. They are no longer buying in to visions of … (0 comments)
FHA Facts:
Reading most news media today, it seems the end of the world is coming for real estate professionals.
Want to know a secret?
This time, like all times, is a very good time, if only you know what to do with it.
For some, falling prices will cause pain. If the … (3 comments)
Near the Hospital in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and all remodeled and very attractive. Priced at only $152,900 This new listing located at 426 Fairview Avenue, in the City of Waukesha has been nicely remodeled, and shows extremely well. Three bedrooms, dining, living room, and best of all is that this home gets … (3 comments)
5 Quick Tips: Hiring a Foreclosure Rehab Contractor (Communication)
About the Section 203(k) Loan Program
If that house you're looking to buy needs a little bit of TLC to make it "just right," or even to make it a little bit more to your liking, there is a rehab loan you can get to buy that house with as little as 3% down. The loan is … (2 comments)
If you are interested in short sales, foreclosures, pocket listings, wholesale properties and reo's for residential, commercial and land CALL Dean Carpenter (214) 707-0324 www.DeanCarpenter.com
Classic Investment Community Meeting - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 (edit/delete)
http://www.realinvestormatch.com
115-119 Morningside Avenue
Rehab/Teardown opportunity priced to sell at $675,000. Legal 6 familylocated in North West Yonkers. Adjacent 50 x 100 lot for sale for$175,000. Great for parking or to build an additional multi-familyhome.Please call Robin Lynch, Teardowns.com, at 914-315-6182 or email me at rlynch@teardowns.com.
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Many may have heard about the 203k FHA Renovation Loan, but few have actually decided to dive in with both feet. NOW is the time to start implementing the 203k into our properties... Here's a scenario:
Do you have a client right now who is looking for "that great deal"? Of course you do. The problem is most of the GREAT deals out there are either not finance worthy, or require lots of cash to fix up to a livable standard. Now you can help them purchase … (2 comments)
Though I have written numerous technical reports, inspection reports and even a few resumes, this is my first attempt at a blog. In the future I plan to write some meaningful, exceedingly helpful, fact-filled essay that I will congratulate myself on for years (or at least months), but in the meantime … (5 comments)
Everwhere you turn there is bad news about the real estate and mortgage industries. Realtors going part time and pulling down a "real" job elsewhere in a cubicle somewhere. Same with mortgage brokers. Wall Street is flooded with bad news about anything real estate and finance related. Stocks in these industries … (2 comments)
This is a short sale you have to see! Almost completed rehab ready for your finishing touches to your taste and liking!
Old fish
new fish,
red fish
blue fish.
The choices in buying a home have been likened to a Dr. Suess book. To rehab(ilitate) or start from the ground up? Color palettes that reflect who I am, or hues that highlight who I want to be? The possibilities can be … (1 comments)
Bank Owned, short sale and rehab properties update for May 20th 2008
This week's featured city: Boston
These properties are predominately in the areas of Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, East Boston and Roslindale as well as other parts of the city. If you would like a similar report … (0 comments)
Every second Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the educational building at Challenger 7 Park. Learn how to obtain state and federal permits that allow you to become a wildlife rehabilitatior. WR & E also has a state of the art Wildlife Center in the Heights for those … (0 comments)
The listing agent held nothing back. . .I was warned. . .this Baltimore row house rehab was a dog. . .so bad it even barked! Okay, maybe it didn't actually bark, but it did stink - plumes of rotten food and reek body odor wafted out the front door courtesy of … (7 comments)
Investor Rehab Financing
I would like to take a moment to introduce a brand new product we are now offering in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Only!
ZERO DOWN INVESTOR REHAB!!!!!!
80% of After Repair Value on 1-2 Units
70% of After Repair Value 3-4 Units
FICO - ONLY 590 and Higher … (1 comments)
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Austin, Texas - Coming Soon
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As REO agents, we see hundreds of homes that need repairs or improvements. When homes go through the foreclosure process, most of the owners do not have the funds to cover normal maintenance needs or carpet and appliance replacements. These properties can present wonderful purchase opportunities. Rather than purchase a home … (0 comments)
Considering a home improvement loan? Here are the general steps for our renovation loans, which will improve your home and your financial outlook.
Rehab, Refinance, and Cash Out
Many of you have asked me how I estimate my rehabs. Any rehabber will tell you there is no way to get exact figures, but there are ways to get close. The following method is geared towards light to medium levels of rehab and not structural or gut rehabs.
If … (3 comments)
MREIA Photo Gallery Photos
of April 22nd, 2008 meeting at the Renaissance at
the Gables,
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On your Open House tour this Sunday stop by and take a look at this great 4 bed 1.5 home on nearly 1/2 acre. Needs TLC and is being sold "AS IS" but has lots of potential. Build plenty of sweat equity with this one. Stop by this Sunday from 1 … (1 comments)
Today's real estate market holds many opportunities for homebuyers. And there's even more buyer appeal once they understand and visualize the potential in certain homes, whether it's a fixer-upper or a foreclosed property. Greater Baltimore has some great opportunities for potential homeowners to rebuild communities and take a vested interest in … (0 comments)
besides wannanetwork and activerain, someone sent me a link to www.rehabahouse.com this seems like a neat site to network and show off investment properties and talk to different markets all around the nation. I just thought i'd share. :) I hope everyone enjoys the site. I think it is going to … (4 comments)
There has been some talk about these two programs lately. I'm actually surprised that more people don't get involved in the FHA rehab loan. It seems like in todays market place with so many bank owned homes that need some serious TLC, an FHA rehab loan would be perfect. This blog … (7 comments)
I teach real estate investing to beginners and seasoned professionals. Last Saturday I had a class of 18 seasoned investors with varying degrees of success and experience ranging from over 30 years down to just over a year and one guy who has never actually bought anything but has been to … (10 comments)
I have an investor who would like to unload a home on Elm Street in Portsmouth, VA. This home sits just beyond the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River right in the middle of many beautiful, new homes built and marketed by Nancy Chandler & Assoc. in the high 300k range. … (1 comments)
The FED cut the Fereral Funds Rate 3/4 of a percent, to 2.25% today, in an effort to avoid a recession. With lower rates consumers are encouraged to spend and borrow more.
Today's spotlight is on SouthTown Austin, a growing area of South Austin that lacked the media attention of it's popular cousins in the SoCo (South Congress) and SoLa (South Lamar) Districts. 
Most of us rely on the ability of contractors to judge a building's soundness and to give us an estimate on the cost of rehabbing. Some contractors are talented, good natured, and hardworkers. Some are not too good at estimating the costs, perhaps because they are optimists and unrealistic. At some … (2 comments)
POSITIVE CASH FLOW MULTI-FAMILY 15 MINUTES FROM NEW YORK CITY 
Now that we've got some basic but extremely crucial guidelines in place we can start to focus on finding those diamonds in the rough. Please take into consideration that I have access to a professional contractor on a personal level, so we take on projects with higher risk because of the … (0 comments)
I just read an article on-line that said that homes are now at the most affordable rate in that they have been at in the last 4 years. This is because of falling prices in overvalued markets, and also a larger inventory of homes on the market, fueled by foreclosures. This … (4 comments)
Interested in how to buy a distressed property and have the money to rehab it? With the large wave of foreclosures and short sales, 2008 will be a great year to get that great deal on your next home or investment. We have many homes availalbe in need of renovation at … (2 comments)
If you’ve ever been in the rental business, you know how expensive it can be to rehab a property after a tenant moves out. You try to fix things well and put in nice things and tenants destroy them. You put in something cheap and end up replacing it four times … (2 comments)
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Buyer ready......Looking for distressed or not property with 10/15 units in south Tampa, south of kennedy; with or without cash flow.if anyone knows, please email me with info's and pictures, available 750k maybe more.wholesaler, investors and flippers are welcomed.thanks antonioAlso I will have up coming a 1700 h = 5600 -/+ acres … (1 comments)
With the number of bank-owned foreclosure properties on the rise and the decline in home values throughout the country, there are certainly good deals to be found if you are looking to purchase an investment property or two. It seems like an every day I have been getting calls from both … (4 comments)
What qualifies your property as FHA 203K??? As long as the home loan is at or under the FHA county loan limits it is qualified. 
A Mothers Nature and Mold: Forces to Reckon With
I had one of the best open houses ever. My partner and I had the house shining. What a difference 18 days of 4 people working plus new carpet, vinyl and paint. Before we bought it people would come in and be overwhelmed about the amount of work that was needed … (2 comments)
It's been my pleasure and honor the past 10 years to be a member of Soroptimist International of Chico , a local chapter of this phenomenal worldwide service group. The mission statement of Soroptimist International reads: "Soroptimist is a world wide organization for women in management and professions working through service … (0 comments)
Acquisition, Construction, Rehab, Bridge loanWhen conventional financing fails to meet your needs, Bridge funding can help you bank on an opportunity. A Bridge loan can provide the flexibility and speed you require to act fast on a break. Senderra Commercial Funding Bridge loans can be structured as short-term, interest-only loans with … (0 comments)
Who buys the “fixer-upper”, “needs love”, “needs some tlc”, and “this charmer needs work” homes? Traditionally, investors and contractors who have the money and resources to fix them up. This will all change with a little bit of education.
Broaden your customer base for both listings and buyers to include most … (2 comments)
by Ralph Marcus Maupin, Jr. (Mark) Unless you are purchasing brand new property with no need for any sort of repair or maintenance you will definitely have to hire a contractor. For most investments’ the key to making money is buying low cost property and selling it for a profit. … (0 comments)
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