| TABLE OF CONTENTS |
| Preface xiii |
| My Story xiv |
| Ethical Investing xiv |
| A Word on Financial Freedom xv |
| Why I Wrote This Course. xvii |
| About The Author xviii |
| Introduction.1 |
| Will This Work In My Area?.1 |
| Differences in Foreclosure Process.1 |
| Differences In Use Of Land Trusts.2 |
| What This Course Will Do For You.3 |
What This Course Will Not Do For You.4
|
| |
| CHAPTER 1 - page 9 |
| |
| Is It Legal?.9 |
| Why Does It Work?.9 |
| The "Due on Sale" Clause.10 |
| Risks Resulting From The "Due on Sale" Clause.11 |
Others Risks In "Subject to" Transactions.12
|
| |
| CHAPTER 2 - page 19 |
| |
| Getting Started.19 |
| Where Do You Want To Be?.21 |
| Goal Setting with Little or No Cash or Credit22 |
| Giving Sellers Notes For Their Equity.23 |
| Von Ron Drive, 3/2.5 detached home, 1600 sq. ft.24 |
| Nassau Place, 2BR/1BA detached home, 1100 sq. ft.25 |
| Goal Setting with Cash and Credit26 |
| Beware Holding Property Costs Money and Time.26 |
| Setting Your Goals.27 |
| Lifestyle Changes As A Shortcut To Achieving Your Goals.29 |
| Should I Incorporate?.31 |
| Setting Up Your Office.31 |
| Must Have's.31 |
| Good To Have's.33 |
| Putting Together Ways to Come Up With Cash.34 |
| Credit Cards.35 |
| Bank or Other Institutional Financing.36 |
| Friends & Relatives.37 |
| Partners.37 |
| Hard Money/Private Money.37 |
| Questions for Hard Money Lenders.38 |
| My Hard Money Lender40 |
| Assemble Your Team..40 |
| Attorney.40 |
| Mortgage Broker41 |
| Contractors.42 |
| Pest Control.43 |
| Insurance Agent.43 |
| Miscellaneous Team Players.45 |
| What's A "Good" Deal?.45 |
| Benchmarks Change.46 |
| But Sellers Don't Give Away That Kind Of Equity!.47 |
| Woolfolk Street, 3BR/1BA detached home, 1400 sq. ft.48 |
| Always Buy if the Price Is Right!.49 |
| Tax Consequences.50 |
| Dealer Status.50 |
| Claiming Interest Deductions.50 |
Recap.51
|
| |
| CHAPTER 3 page - 53 |
| |
| What is a Motivated Seller?.53 |
| Motivation, Motivation, Motivation.56 |
| But Who In Their Right Mind Would Deed Me Their House?.56 |
| Examples Of Motivated Sellers.57 |
| Warner Robins, GA: 3BR/2BA, 1400 sq. ft. (Picture #1 on CD).57 |
| Macon, GA: 3BR/1BA, 1200 sq. ft. (Picture #2 on CD).58 |
| Macon, GA: 4BR/2BA, 1600 sq. ft. (Picture #3 on CD).60 |
Macon, GA: 3BR/2BA, 1600 sq. ft. (Picture #5 on CD).62
|
| |
| CHAPTER 4 - page 65 |
| |
| Finding and Contacting Motivated Sellers.65 |
| Targeted Mailings.67 |
| Sellers with Empty/Abandoned Properties.69 |
| First Step - Creating a List.69 |
| Second Step - Working the List.69 |
| Targeting Abandoned Properties - Sample Result.70 |
| Do I Need To Be An Expert Negotiator?.71 |
| What Should My Letters Say?.71 |
| Sellers with Expired or Soon to Expire MLS Listings.72 |
| Should I Get My Real Estate License?.73 |
| First Step - Creating a List.74 |
| Second Step - Working the List.75 |
| Sellers with Expired / Soon to Expire Listings - Sample Result.76 |
| Obtaining Releases From Listings - The Agent's Perspective.79 |
| Sellers In Foreclosure.79 |
| Doing Your Homework.80 |
| First Step - Creating a List.81 |
| Benefits of Collecting the Information.83 |
| Second Step - Working the List.84 |
| Sellers in Foreclosure - Sample Result.85 |
| Persistence Pays Off - Sample Result #2 (Picture #8 on CD).85 |
| Sample Letters.87 |
My Experience.88
|
| |
| CHAPTER 5 - page 89 |
| |
| Prompting Motivated Sellers to Call You.89 |
| Classified Ads.91 |
| Ads in the "Freebie" Papers.93 |
| Bandit Signs.93 |
| Flyers.95 |
| Promotional Items.96 |
| Business Cards.97 |
| Car Magnetics.98 |
| Clothing.99 |
| Other Advertising Tools.99 |
Recap.99
|
| |
| CHAPTER 6 - page 101 |
| |
| The Phone Is Ringing...Now What?.101 |
| My First Calls.103 |
| Screening for Target Area.103 |
| Screening And Negotiating With Sellers.104 |
| Questioning To Determine Motivation.104 |
| Make THEM Convince YOU to Buy.107 |
| Some Tips For Spotting Unmotivated Sellers.109 |
| Prescreening Isn't Perfect.110 |
| But I'm Still Not Sure What to Say When Someone Calls.111 |
| Setting an Appointment to Meet with the Seller.112 |
| Preparing for the Meeting.113 |
| Down and Dirty - Your Initial Meeting with the Seller.115 |
| Another Closing Secret - Talk Motivation Before Specifics.115 |
| Negotiating The Deal.116 |
| Answering Questions / Overcoming Objections.118 |
| Most Frequent Questions From "Subject to" Sellers.120 |
| "Take It or Leave It" Attitude Has Its Advantages.124 |
| Example: Johns Road (Picture #9 on CD).124 |
| Example: Morgan Drive (Picture #10 on CD).126 |
| Always Meet Face to Face.128 |
| Overview Of A Typical Seller Encounter.129 |
Win/Win.131
|
| |
| CHAPTER 7 - page 133 |
| |
| Signing The Documents -.133 |
| One Step Closer To Paydirt.133 |
| Buying Paperwork Checklist.135 |
| Purchase and Sales Agreement (a.k.a. Sales Contract).136 |
| Finding A Problem With The House Post-Closing.137 |
| Advantage...Buyer.138 |
| Land Trust Addendum to Contract.139 |
| Authorization To Release Information.139 |
| Limited Power Of Attorney.139 |
| The "Ultimate" Disclosure Document.140 |
| Closing Documents from Seller's Purchase of Home.140 |
| All Correspondence from Lenders and Attorneys.141 |
| Coupon Book Or Statement From Lender.141 |
Recap.141
|
| |
| CHAPTER 8 - page 143 |
| |
| Due Diligence.143 |
| Searching The Title.145 |
| Learning To Do It Yourself.145 |
| When To Hire A Professional.146 |
| Questions To Answer When Searching A Title.147 |
| Be Thorough!.148 |
| What If I Miss Something?.149 |
| What About Chain Of Title?.149 |
| Saving Money.150 |
| Do I Need Title Insurance?.150 |
| Verifying Tax Payments Are Current.151 |
| Verifying The Mortgage Information.152 |
| Kitchen Table Authorization And Verification.153 |
| List Of Items To Verify.154 |
| Pest Inspection.155 |
| Cost.156 |
| Home Inspections.157 |
Recap.157
|
| |
| CHAPTER 9 - page 159 |
| |
| Closing with Your Seller.159 |
| How to Close.161 |
| Deciding Whether You Should Close Yourself.161 |
| Seller Concerns About "Kitchen Table" Closings.162 |
| Closing Costs.162 |
| Where to Close.162 |
| Required Documents.163 |
| Warranty Deed.163 |
| HUD-1 Settlement Sheet.164 |
| Tax Form..164 |
| Due On Sale Disclosure.164 |
| Seller's Affidavit.165 |
Final Steps With The Seller.165
|
| |
| CHAPTER 10 - page 167 |
| |
| A Few Words On Land Trusts.167 |
| What Is A Land Trust?.169 |
| Why Use A Land Trust?.169 |
| Creating A Land Trust169 |
| Using A Land Trust The Tingle Way.170 |
| Selecting A Trustee.173 |
Recap.174
|
| |
| CHAPTER 11 - page 175 |
| |
| Deciding on an Exit Plan.175 |
| Four Possible Exits Defined.177 |
| Sell With Owner Financing.177 |
| Sell for Cash.179 |
| Sell On Lease Option.179 |
| Rent.180 |
| Always Know Your Exit BEFORE You Enter.181 |
| Remain Flexible.185 |
| Retailing - An Exit For Properties That Need A Lot Of Work.186 |
| The Cat-Dog House : A "Subject To" Junker (Pictures #11-15 on CD).186 |
| Renovate And Resell...Or Hold?.189 |
| Earn Your Down Payment - Lease Option Exit With A Twist.189 |
| EYD Program - Example.190 |
EYD Program - Warning!.191
|
| |
| CHAPTER 12 - page 193 |
| |
| How To Find Your Buyers.193 |
| Buyers Lists In General.195 |
| My Buyers List.196 |
| Attracting Buyers.196 |
| Yard Signs And Directional Signs.197 |
| Yard Signs.197 |
| Directional Signs.198 |
| Ads In The Major Newspaper.199 |
| Buyer's Info Line.200 |
| Phone System and Setup.201 |
| Caller ID..201 |
| Website.202 |
| But I'm Not Good With Computers.202 |
| Cost203 |
| Flyers.203 |
| Postcards To Apartment Complexes.204 |
| Open Houses.205 |
| Referrals From Satisfied Buyers.208 |
| Promotional Items.209 |
| Agent Referral Program..209 |
| Mortgage Broker Referral Program..210 |
| Summary.210 |
Recap.211
|
| |
| CHAPTER 13 - page 213 |
| |
| Screening Buyers.213 |
| Phone Screening.215 |
| Checking Them Out217 |
| Second Test219 |
| Taking Their Application.220 |
| Handling Deposits.221 |
| Rejecting Buyers.221 |
| Verifying Their Information.221 |
| Three Things You Absolutely Must Verify.222 |
| Credit Reports.223 |
| Where To Obtain Them..224 |
| Former Landlords.224 |
| Job History.225 |
| Screening Retail Buyers When Selling FSBO..226 |
| On The Phone.226 |
Summary.227
|
| |
| CHAPTER 14 - page 229 |
| |
| Completing the Paperwork to Sell.229 |
| Cash Sale Paperwork.231 |
| Rental Paperwork.231 |
| Lease Option.232 |
| Amount Of Option Consideration.232 |
| Monthly Payment.233 |
| Rent Credits.233 |
| Sales Price.233 |
| Remain Flexible.233 |
| Lease Option Paperwork.235 |
| Deposit Receipt/Agreement.236 |
| Lease.237 |
| Option.238 |
| Option Consideration Disclosure.239 |
| Option Term.239 |
| Lead Paint Disclosure.240 |
| Lease Option Disclosure.240 |
| "Don't Pay, Don't Stay" Disclosure.241 |
| Rent Payment Information.241 |
| Earn Your Down-Payment Agreement (if applicable).241 |
| Maintenance Agreement.242 |
| Credit Reporting Agency Numbers Sheet / Credit Repair.243 |
| Completing The Documents With The Tenant/Buyer.244 |
| Lease Option Recap.244 |
| Land Contracts.245 |
| Beating A Bad "Wrap".245 |
| Setting The Rate.246 |
| Adjustable Rates.247 |
| Setting the Term.247 |
| Using Land Contracts To Convert Tenant/Buyers To Owners.248 |
| Land Contract Settlements.248 |
| Land Contract Paperwork.248 |
| Sales Contract.249 |
| Land Contract Addendum.249 |
| Land Contract.249 |
| Limited Warranty Deed to Buyer.250 |
| Bill of Sale to the Buyer.250 |
| Quit Claim Deed from Buyer to Seller.250 |
| Escrow Instructions.251 |
| Truth in Lending Disclosure Statement251 |
| Lead Paint Disclosure.252 |
| HUD-1.252 |
| ILC Promissory Note From Buyer To Seller.252 |
More On Land Contract Documents.252
|
| |
| CHAPTER 15 - page 253 |
| |
| Staying in Control.253 |
| Staying in Control with Lease Options.255 |
| Using The Term As A Control Measure.255 |
| Actively Manage The Property.256 |
| Be Friends With The Tenant/Buyers.257 |
| Setting A Deadline To Buy.257 |
| Miscellaneous Lease Option Dealmakers.258 |
| Staying In Control With Owner Financing.258 |
| Getting Out From Under Your Thumb.258 |
| Options Available To You On Balloon Dates.258 |
| Miscellaneous Land Contract Dealmakers.259 |
| Staying In Control When Selling For Cash.259 |
| Handling Appraisals.260 |
| Handling Inspections.261 |
| Taking a House Back.261 |
| Foreclosure.261 |
| Eviction.262 |
| Afterword.263 |
| Appendix : Forms.265 |
| Initial Buying Paperwork For "Subject To" Deals (Chapter 7).267 |
| Purchase Closing Paperwork For "Subject To" Deals (Chapter 9).285 |
| Lease Option Paperwork (Chapter 14).303 |
| More Lease Option Paperwork.359 |
| Land Contract Paperwork (Chapter 14).375 |
| Land Trust Forms.421 |
| Marketing Materials - Buying.439 |
| Marketing Materials - Selling.455 |
| Miscellaneous Forms.463 |