ZipTV explores purchasing a distressed property. Distressed properties include Short Sales and Foreclosures and the process of buying one of these types of properties can be very confusing. The video will give you some insights before you purchase a Distressed Property.
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I explored the abandoned and perhaps haunted Hedstrom House, also known as the Eastwood House in Afton, Minnesota
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Any one know how bad a short sale effects your personal credit? I talked with a gentleman who specializes in Short Sales and says it only effects your credit for about a year and up to 40 points. I have excellent credit, so that doesn’t worry me too much. I’m more worried that he is just telling me this to get my business. Thanks!
He’s just telling you this to get your business. A short sale is going to slam your credit file nearly as bad as a foreclosure will hit it. Furthermore, you may well receive a Form 1099 from the lender at the end of the year for the deficiency amount, and will have to claim that on your income as ordinary taxable income. Use caution before you proceed.
I have a house for sale at an excellent price, no realtors involved, and want real estate investors to take note. How can I persuade the person in charge of our local real estate club to distribute my e-mail regarding my property? They get solicited all the time, I’m sure. I already e-mailed my property offer and photos to the generic property investment club e-mail address, is this enough? Will they distribute it to all of their members?
Tell them
What are some ways to begin in Real Estate Investing with litttle or no money? Can you start in real esate investing with no money?
Yes, you can, but if you have never owned real property previously, you need to learn a lot before you get started. You will be dealing with people who do this type of work day in and day out. You will be dealing with Mortgage companies, Title Companies, your County (taxes and deeds), as well as everyday people who might know more than you do. There are forms, contracts, not to mention home inspectors, etc …
If I were just starting out now in real estate, I would do these three things first -
1. Learn how things are done in your part of the world. This includes all of the paperwork involved.
2. Find out how much it really costs! Title companies charge more fees than just about any other business I have ever seen, but they are very good at what they do, you definitely get what you pay for. This is not the area to cut corners.
3. Make sure you don’t overlook the best deals. When I started out, I worked the area within 10 miles of my home and missed out on a lot of opportunities. If I had been willing to do a little more driving, I probably could have had an easier time because I would not have been limiting myself geographically.
