Assumed vs. Subject to Finance
There is a difference between an existing note secured by deed of trust and being assumed, and a sale subject to a note and deed of trust.When a buyer assumes an existing loan, he signs and Assumption agreement with the lender. In this agreement, the buyer agrees to assume the responsibility for ... more...

The 'Truth' About Real Estate Preforeclosure Profits
If you want to make BIG money in the Real Estate Business you must know the 'truth' about preforeclosures; not only do you need to know exactly what preforeclosures are, but you also have to learn how and when to invest in preforeclosures.As an investor you'll have to understand and be up-to-date ... more...

Seller Financing - Six Safety Tips
Why offer seller financing when you sell? A higher price, a good return on your money, a faster sale and to sell a property that is otherwise difficult to sell. Some good reasons, but how do you do it safely?1. Get a large downpayment. The most obvious way to be safe, and not always possible.2. Get ... more...

What To Pay When You Can't Pay Everything
With ever increasing consumer debt more of us are finding ourselves robbing Peter to pay Paul each month.We go through our bills and find that the money just won't stretch far enough to cover all of the bills and expenses. It's hard to decide who you should pay when you have one bill that is ... more...

Family Feud with an Auction Deadline Adventures in Probate/ Estate Purchases
One of our investor students told us of an interesting probate deal or "adventure" they're working on now and while it's a good story, it also illustrates lots of the ins and out of probate or estate issues and purchases.The Seller (we'll call him Scott) co-owned this house with his mom, and he ... more...

10 Secrets to a Successful Stress-Free Wedding
Your wedding is supposed to be the most important day in a your life, and yet for many, just getting there in one piece is harder than fitting stilettos on an elephant. Why is it so difficult? The biggest problem is stress and how the interplay of all the different participants at your wedding ... more...

What is a Foreclosure?
A foreclosure is an action taken against a property owner by seizure of his/her real property. It can be for many reasons. The main cause is delinquent payments on a mortgage. The mortgage company or second and even third mortgage holders contact the owner, then the trustee (usually an attorney) to ... more...

Rehab Foreclosed Houses the Right Way and Keep All the Profits!
I've been teaching people how to buy foreclosure properties for a long time.And we all make the biggest profits on the deals that we rehab the right way.But this does NOT mean what you might think!The right way to rehab any property is by using a new business credit card or business line of credit ... more...

Non-conforming Home Loans vs Conforming Loans
The simple definition of a "non-conforming home loan" is: You have a job and can make the payments. Your credit is used only to determine your interest rate and the loan amount to value of the home ratio. This ratio is referred to as your "LTV" or "Loan To Value". There are many lenders who will ... more...

Why You Should Choose Debt Consolidation
If debt is currently an issue in your life, debt consolidation really can save you from the stress of bills, debt collectors, and the nagging thoughts of foreclosure or even bankruptcy. Debt consolidation can drastically change your life within weeks, months, or years depending on your current ... more...

Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Loans - Getting a Debt Consolidation Loan, Even With Poor Credit
An online debt consolidation loan allows even people with a poor credit to reduce their overall monthly payments and regain their financial footing. While there are personal loans that allow you to do this, tapping into your homes equity is a better option.Choosing A LoanRefinancing your home to ... more...

Praying To Overcome Invisible Entry Barriers
Recently, I received a frantic midnight call from one of my readers in Atlanta.A member of his was facing a foreclosure on their home in just a matter of days. He needed my advice... desperately.I sat down and wrote 14 prayer pointsand emailed that to him, along with specific instructions on ... more...

Bahamas Real Estate Guide to Permits, Residency and More
In 1993, the International Persons Landholding Act was put into motion to encourage foreigners to purchase a second home in The Bahamas. And it couldnt be simpler. If a foreigner buys a single family dwelling or vacant land to be used in the construction of such a dwelling, then he no longer needs ... more...

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
Foreclosure can be a devastating change in your life. If you miss your mortgage payments, you could be in danger of foreclosure: you'll have to move out of the home you have worked so hard to own.Here are some ways that you can avoid foreclosure.* Set up your mortgage payment on direct deposit from ... more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - What Does that Entail?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a reorganization bankruptcy. It means that the people who decide to file for this type of bankruptcy want to clear their debts over a period of three to five year.Chapter 13 Bankruptcy appeals to those who have non-exempt property that they want to keep hold of and those ... more...