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Switching from electric heat to Geo-thermal. On lighting...LEDs all the way! Especially converting old sodium bulbs in outdoor scenarios. The lighting is so much more clean.

How are banks to work with on short sales in this market ? Are reverse mortgages any different ? If FHA being difficult compared to conventional ?

I am a long-time member of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA). We are looking to connect with experienced manufactured home investors as we expand our manufactured home business to other markets. Today we do business in Arizona and Las Vegas where we buy, remodel, sell and most of all, FINANCE manufactured homes in approved land-lease communities. We are looking for like-minded individuals and companies to collaborate with. Our core values are courtesy, respect, and collaboration. We focus on the buyer and making sure they have a quality home to live in. We want to change this industry from, “Buyer Beware” to “Buy With Confidence”. If you share these values and philosophy, we would like to talk with you. If you are interested in exploring how we can grow together, please contact us for a discussion. Our website is www.ahlaz.com. Tom Chase 602-283-4813

I am a long-time member of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA). We are looking to connect with experienced manufactured home investors as we expand our manufactured home business to other markets. Today we do business in Arizona and Las Vegas where we buy, remodel, sell and most of all, FINANCE manufactured homes in approved land-lease communities. We are looking for like-minded individuals and companies to collaborate with. Our core values are courtesy, respect, and collaboration. We focus on the buyer and making sure they have a quality home to live in. We want to change this industry from, “Buyer Beware” to “Buy With Confidence”. If you share these values and philosophy, we would like to talk with you. If you are interested in exploring how we can grow together, please contact us for a discussion. Our website is www.ahlaz.com. Tom Chase 602-283-4813

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I have money to put into play! Open to your business proposition! Contact me Duncan Wierman

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

Hi - I am looking for estimates on roofing replacement for a two story house located in Washington, D.C. The property is approximately 16 squares. Does anyone have any current cost estimates on this type of work? Thanks.

Hey guys, I'm 19 years old, and I want to be a real estate investor. I have about $3000 in my bank account, and almost no knowledge, but I'm willing to work hard. Where do you guys suggest I even start?

I can't cover the entire scope of what you need to do to successfully complete a "subject to" deal.However, I can tell you that banks do not typically call the loans due as long as the payments continue to be made on a timely basis.There's a lot of paperwork involved in making sure that you cover all aspects of the deed transfer and do it correctly so as to no give the bank any reason to call the loan.You should spend the money to buy someone's course on this topic.The course should include all the paperwork and step-by-step instructions.Here is one course that I found.https://www.creonline.com/catalog/c-286.htmlI can't vouch for this since I have not seen the material, but it's only $97 so it's not a huge loss if it's not up to par and there's a 60-day guaranteeBest of luck with this.

Alan Chantker‍ thank you for the feedback. Since your post I have done a little research on writing an offer using the "subject to" method. My two biggest questions are: Does the mortgage company typically accelarate the loan in these instances (Bank of America) and if I have essentially agreed to take over the existing payments as "interest only" payments on my part, would I write the offer stating the current information from the existing mortgage, but include that when we pay off the home (anytime in the next 72 months) that we will pay off the existing loan in addition to the difference between the balance at that time and the agreed upon purchase price of $xxx,xxx?Again, thank you for any help/feedback you can provide.Tim

If there's a mortgage in place, you will most likely want to do a deal "subject to" the existing mortgage.There are many places to find the details on how to do this type of deal.You just have to make sure that you complete all the correct paperwork.Search for "subject to" or "sub2"Good luck

I am in the process of completing a deal that will involve owner financing. However, the owner has a mortgage on the home that we are hoping to have remain in place. Do any of you have experience with doing this type of deal, specifically in CA, but in general is appreciated as well. I am mostly concerned about having the existing mortgage become accelerated if I record the transaction. So I'm wondering the best way to avoid having that happen, and if any of you know if Bank of America typically does routine checks on whether or not homes they hold mortgages on have been sold or have a title recorded in a different name.Thanks for any help.Tim

"Visit the neighborhood bar near the apartments and introduce yourself to the bar tender"What a great idea....the guy probably knows more than you even care to discuss. Just tip well to keep the good tips coming.

Lawyers came up with the term due diligence which can often mean different things to different people. My friend Richard Montgomery, a veteran multihousing investor, came up with 9 great ideas many of you may not have thought of as due diligence in buying an apartment complex - so take a look at his post here and see what you think? My favorite is No. 9 - a real "out of the box" way to check out the tenants.

John, A REIA has two functions... One function is for the members to become educated in how to Invest in Real Estate. The second function is for Investors to network, and either find deals or create their team. We teach that you need to build your team or partner with someone who has a team in place. Why? If you just started out, and you found your first potential deal then what is next? 1.Title Agent (or someone with the ability to run title). 2. I see it this way because I know how to generate leads, and work a market in my backyard. If your market is not local then I would suggest finding a trustworthy investor or RE agent to scout for leads in the area of your choice.If you are like me and working your own neighborhood, after a property is contracted (or even before) it is a good idea to run title. Make sure there is a clean title, and that the owner is who they say they are. You can find out other information such as existing loans on the house or if it is free and clear. Once you know the title info you can speak with the owner, verify the information (not by saying you already have it). If everything matches up you will be able to make a good offer, or if you have a contract then you will know if there maybe any upcoming issues or not.3. List the rest of your team in order of neccessity, and please explain how they will benefit your Real Estate Investment business?Next I would partner with the money man! Find a private lender, or if you are quick turning property then have a good hard money lender. (a good way to do this is the "haves and wants" at your local REIA meeting. If you plan on using a land trust then I suggest finding someone knowledgeable in land trusts... If this is your first deal then I would look for a good escrow agent. Once you have a clean title, and a contract then the only thing left is for you to put the money into escrow and purchase.After you own the property then it is a whole different ball of wax and totally depends on what you plan on doing with it, wholesaling, flipping, holding, etc.

Thanks for posting this Josh! Is this something your REIA teaches or is this a personal method? Have you tried this yourself? If so, mind filling in the blanks (with some reasons behind them) for us to give us a good example?

I think that this may help a lot of people starting out, or fill in the blanks for those who may not have their investing team in place...1. Who is the first person you would partner with, or hire for you to begin investing? (Other Investors, Agents, Title, Escrow, Etc.)2. Why is that person so key for you to begin your investment process?3. List the rest of your team in order of necessity, and please explain how they will benefit your Real Estate Investment business?4. Is there any other type of tips on building you want to add?

There are several tools available for your use in locating deals. Some are free and others come with a minimal cost.1. Find a Real Estate Agent that understands what you want in a property If they are hungry for business they will find it for you. We purchased our first dozen properties with the same agent.2. If you are not a member of a local Real Estate Investors Association, Join one. Go to https://nationalreia.org/ and click on find a local group.3. Your local REIA has access to RealFlow a software search engine starting as low as $7.99 a month4. Once you find a property look into House Canary here on uniting investors and get an accurate evaluation of what it can be,If you don't have a local REIA go to www.ILREIA.com and join us to access phenomenal benefits of membership.

Find properties in the "hidden market". The hidden market is properties with no for sale signs, no ads in the paper, not on the MLS or internet, and sometimes the owner does not even know his house is for sale until you ask. Look for distressed properties that look distressed with no pride of ownership. Find out who the owner is and contact them to see if they would sell it. You would be amazed at how many folks would sell if they are asked. I find estate properties, divorce situations, bankruptcy owners, folks that are behind on payments but the bank has not started foreclosure yet, I find 25-30 per week as I go out looking. Because you are the only one contacting them, you get better purchase prices.

There are so many ways to find deals. Having a marketing plan with your message on how your services work is critical to your success. People want to do business with leaders and performers when dealing with Off Market Deals.You must market every day over multiple media channels to get leads to come to you. Google Adwords, Facebook Ads, Social Media, etc.However if you want to do mailings, going after Probates, Inherited Property Trust, Code Enforcement, Fire Damaged, Evictions, Seniors List.. are all GREAT.

Here's an interesting blog post from the Investment Community of the Rockies (ICOR) about what they saw at a recent home show in Denver: So, Shipping Container Homes are a Thing

George Skidis‍ Nice detailed answer! So many things to consider that don't at first pop into mind for the newbie investor. While I personally was wondering about the bathroom/plumbing situation, I hadn't even considered some of the points on power you made. Nice contribution!

Duncan Wierman‍ is that Air BNB's are making super good cash flow or container home Air BNB's are making super good cash flow? Just curious.