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How to Buy a House at an Auction Without Having Cash

HomeLight

The crowds, the fast-talking auctioneers, the large amounts of money being bid: Auctions are exciting no matter what’s for sale, and when it’s a house up for auction, then it’s no wonder that foreclosure auctions can capture the imagination of many a home shopper. There are downsides to hard money loans, however.

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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

The problem with private money lenders is that good ones are hard to come by. Let’s look at what private money lenders do and how they operate, as well as the potential benefits of using private or hard money loans and how to locate and select a reputable private money lender.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Foreclosures in Your Area

Realty Biz

Understanding Foreclosures Foreclosure is a legal process where a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments. The lender does so by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan, typically a house.

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This Is How Much Profit You Should Make On a Rental Property

Kyle Handy

Hard Money Loan Hard money loans are funded by private businesses or individuals. This structure would help me avoid going with a hard money loan and refinancing the property once it was completed. They tend to have higher interest rates, more fees, and shorter terms.

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How to Buy a Foreclosure: Your Go-To Guide to Distressed Properties

HomeLight

But right as you’re about to call your real estate agent, you notice there’s a line in there that labels it a foreclosure. We talked with veteran real estate agents with a combined 30-plus years working with foreclosures to bring you a comprehensive guide to the often confusing world of distressed properties. Short sale.

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A Complete Guide to Flipping Houses

Fancy Pants Homes

Do you find a lender to fund it, or should you get a hard money loan ? Hard money loans are becoming increasingly popular as they allow real estate investors to be more flexible when it comes to loan terms and risk assessment. Finding a house & flipping it. Final thoughts.

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A Complete Guide to Flipping Houses

Fancy Pants Homes

Do you find a lender to fund it, or should you get a hard money loan ? Hard money loans are becoming increasingly popular as they allow real estate investors to be more flexible when it comes to loan terms and risk assessment. Finding a house & flipping it. Final thoughts.