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·How do I start Real Estate Investing?

The best two things you can do is to purchase a good course that teaches you the basics. Also going to a local real estate club will teach you the basics and keep you focused on your goals.
Find a local Real Estate Club here.

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·How can I invest in real estate with bad credit?

Please check out our first article discussing this issue.

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·Do I need a Real Estate License to invest in Real Estate?

No you don't. You can purchase real estate as an individual owner. Many people on the TCI boards have purchased property and do not have a real estate license.

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·What is a BirdDog??

A Bird is a person that scouts for other investing deals and sells the lead to other professional investors. Commissions generally are around $500 to $1000 If you find a good property that would be a good investment, post it into TCIRealty so other investors can pay you for your lead.

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·How does a Subject To purchase work?

Sub2 example:

Property FMV = $100K, seller owes = $90K.

To sell conventionally thru an agent would be: 6% commission = $6K, negotiating loss = $3k, closing costs = $3k, holding costs = $4k (650x6mo) TOTAL = $16K to sell. Seller would owe $6k at closing.

Sub2 sell: Investor buys property subject to the existing financing. Gives owner $10 for 'equity' at the closing where title is transferred to the investor. The investor will then start making the $650 a month payment on the property.

How does investor make money?
Investor sells on a Contract for Deed or Lease-Purchase/Option on a 2yr deal. In 2 years the property should be worth about $106K (3% appreciation per year). So sells for $3K down, $800 month, balance due at term = $103K

Profit = Upfront $3K - $10 = $2,990; Thru term = $800 - 650 = $150 x 24 = $3.6K; backend = $103K - $90K = $13K TOTAL PROFIT = approx $19.5K

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