flip investing: REO investments with limited hands-on involvement - 02/28/12 02:06 AM
REO InvestmentsNobody knows when real estate markets will rebound, but many people are looking to invest. The best opportunities are foreclosures and short sales.  Banks own these properties but don’t want to lend money for buyers to take them off the banks hands.  These are called "REO" properties, are often in need of repair, and can be purchased for 20-50 cents on the dollar.The next question is how to execute the project profitably. REO projects have inherent operational risks and hassles. Have you ever watched a rehab show on TV?  Everything always takes longer and costs more than planned for, and the … (0 comments)

flip investing: Rates at all time low - FHA loan limits - Flip investment/financing - 08/05/11 06:59 AM
I have been advocating mortgage-secured fix and flip investment and financing for over a year. I submit that with unstable stock markets and real estate markets the concept is soundly validated. It is a low risk/high yield way to invest - and to get highly profitable fix and flips done.  My investors and are first mortgage-secured at less than 60% LTV with 20%+ returns on investment. Not a single project is in trouble, and the developers are making their profits. Read up and/or watch the  "Smart Fix and Flip Investing" video (Registration needed). - Paul
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flip investing: Market indicators! - FHA limits - Fix-Flip opp - Secrets to getting a mtg - 07/09/11 12:16 PM
Time to jump in, if you have not already? I see many investments with great cash-on-cash returns (there's one below). Good deals are still to be had, but rock bottom buying opportunities are dwindling, low rates, strong rental market, and now also an uptick in sales. The timing is right I think - PReal estate stocks benefit from renewed interestFORBES: Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (IYR) where we have detected an approximate $185.3 million dollar inflow - that's a 5.0% … (2 comments)

flip investing: Avoiding flip rules - How to become a private (IRA) lender - 03/12/11 03:42 AM
March 12, 2011                                         Flip rules frustrating a resale? There is no need for this. A little planning and doing the right things can avoid it. /// Many of us evaluate our finances around tax time. Details below if you want to consider (IRA) private money lending as an option. /// This week I helped people who had to go bankrupt due to identity theft. More on that below also. /// Make it a good week folks! - Paul
Flip rulesI learn (usually too late) how flip rules frustrated a sale or refinance. This is what you can do to minimize, or avoid the effect of … (0 comments)