Halle Eavelyn
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Use It Or Lose It
So you’re a new real estate investor, or you’re a more experienced one, but either way, you have gotten out there and gotten some new education. Â Congratulations – you’ve read a book, you’ve been to a seminar, you’ve listened in on a conference call, and now you have a new tool in your real estate …
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Financing Your Deals in Today’s Market
The big thing I hear typical real estate investors complain about today is that the banks won’t give them enough property. Â They’re stingy with REOs, they’re holding property back, and worse, they won’t loan, even when they say they will. Â What’s a real estate investor to do? Well, for starters, get creative! Â Don’t consider the …
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Are You In Short Sales? Don’t Miss This!
Whoah. Â With all the lender rules shifting like quicksand, and companies going out of business or selling off divisions, it’s been a little crazy in the world of short sales. Â But sometimes a rule comes down that’s a game-changer, and this is one of them: Â Bank of America, which of course is now Countrywide’s parent …
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Top 10 Tips for Talking With Your Lender about a Short Sale, Loan Mod or Foreclosure
In today’s topsy-turvy market, you may find yourself needing to talk to your lender about more than just a change of address. Here’s how to minimize your headaches and maximize your valuable time while on the phone with your mortgage company. Tip #1 – They’re all idiots. While this is probably not true on an individual …
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Choosing The Deal, Money-Wise
Real estate is nothing if not options. Â Do I buy the fixer, the flipper, the multi-unit? Â Do I wholesale, buy and hold, or joint venture? Â Should I rent, lease-option, or sell? Â One of the most important things you can do is ignore all these options, and look for the money. Â OK, ok, I know that …
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Perhaps the Most Important Thing You Can Do
I’m 43 years old (I know I don’t look it). Â This evening, I spent half an hour writing out instructions to my loved ones for what to do in the event of my untimely passing. Â Now, you may be asking, what the heck does this have to do with real estate, financing, or blogging? Well, …
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Loan Modifications for Investors and Why You Want One Now – Part 3
This is part 3 of a 3 part series on loan mods for investors. Â If you’re considering a loan mod, please make sure you read the first two parts of the series as well. New day, new deal… I met with a mortgage broker last week, and she told me a surprising story. She has …
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Loan Modifications for Investors and Why You Want One Now
The fascinating thing about real estate investing is how many aspects there are to it. One of the latest new trends is loan modification, and investors can finally begin to take advantage of this opportunity. Over my next several posts, I will address what a loan mod is, how it can save you money on …
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Loan Modifications for Investors and Why You Want One Now
(part 2 of 3) So now you know what a loan modification is, and you have questions, right? Here are the ones I get all the time, right out of the starting gate. Some Frequently Asked Questions about Loan Modifications 1. Is it legal in my state? Usually. As of this writing, loan mods are …
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Resources for the Real Estate Entrepreneur
Whether you’re a new or seasoned investor, you often feel like it’s just you against the world, navigating the changing market and trying to make sure you make the best of the myriad resources available to you. Following are some suggestions for places you can go to help make your business run smoother, and save …
