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Investors: Want to sell in this market?

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Real Estate Agent with #FelixtheCoach

So you want to sell in this crazy unstable market and you're not sure if it's better to wait the market out or sell now. Let me give you some insight on some different strategies you can implement NOW and take control of your real estate portfolios.

"Regular Sale"

Sell it as you regularly would...you may have to bring cash to closing/settlement/close of escrow. 

"Short Sale"

Have you over leveraged yourself?  Is your ARM about to adjust?  A short sale is when you sell your property for less than you owe, shorting the lender.  This process gets more difficult if you have two loans, or if you have PMI.    

"1031 Exchange"

Did you know that the 1031 Starker Exchange is not only for Gains but you can also Defer Losses?  Yes, that's right.  You can do on of the two strategies above and then defer the LOSS.  Please consult a 1031 Attorney or 3rd Party Intermediary for more information.  If you'd like me to connect you with one, please let me know. 

"Lease/Option"

This is when you find a tenant-buyer for your property, you usually will find credit impaired people, and your job is to help them fix their credit issues so they can buy your home.  Using this strategies usually yields you more rental income as long as it is a fair sales price in the end.  If you google "lease option"  you will find a wealth of knowledge.  Please know I am also here if you have questions on how to implement this.

"Subject to"

Using this advanced investing technique is more difficult.  You have another investor take over your property subject to the existing mortgages.  For more information, you can contact Jason Hanson, a real estate coach who teaches investing at www.primocoach.com.


These are just overviews on these various strategies, if you live in VA and would like a private consultation, I can be contacted at 703-304-3560.

Felix Hung, Realtor, RE/MAX Distinctive, 2507 N Harrison St, Arlington VA 22207

NVAR TOP PRODUCER 2005, 2006

NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club 2004, 2005, 2006

RE/MAX 100% Club

Former Combat Engineer US Army

Volunteer Wrestling Coach, G C Marshall HS, Falls Church VA

Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
Very nice post with some great information thanks
Jan 20, 2008 02:39 AM
Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections - Houston, TX
Informative. I was not aware of that aspect of the 1031 Exchange.
Jan 20, 2008 02:40 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos
Hi Felix,  The " Deferred loss " aspect of a 1031 is interesting.  Please clarify.
Jan 20, 2008 02:42 AM
Felix Hung #FelixtheCoach
#FelixtheCoach - Costa Mesa, CA
Helping Agents Through Coaching

My CPA and other intermediaries have told me if the property is held as investment property and sold at a loss then that loss can be carried over for up to 7 years on your taxes.  Please consult a local CPA on clarification on that.  I am not a tax consultant.

I refer all my investors to consult with their CPAs on these various topics and then I sit in and listen in on the conversation.  In the tax code, on 1031 exchanges...it does say "gain or loss."  Hope that helps.

Jan 20, 2008 04:27 AM