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Deadly Mistake #4: Make the Interest Rate on the Note Nice and Low

Deadly Mistake #4: Make the Interest Rate on the Note Nice and Low

It’s tempting to offer a low interest rate to entice a buyer to give you a fat, juicy price for your property.  It’s OK if that gets the job done…

We Need to Dump Our Owner Financed Note!

We Need to Dump Our Owner Financed Note!

If you see tornado clouds forming on the horizon, chances are you’re going to grab a flashlight and a box of crackers, (and some wine and cheese to go with)…

Indecent Exposure

Indecent Exposure

“Get your clothes on, Ethel!”  I’m wanting to say that line came from a song inspired by the streaking culture in the ’70s. I’m sure many people were offended by…

Collecting Shells before a Tsunami

Collecting Shells before a Tsunami

I’ve never witnessed a tsunami first hand, but I’ve been told that before the devastating wall of water devours everything in its path, like a hungry sea beast charging in…

Wrapping a Construction Loan

Wrapping a Construction Loan

Even though it makes a ton of common sense, I was surprised to hear that the bank was going to work with this investor, who got stuck in the eye…

When Your Soul is on Fire

When Your Soul is on Fire

Perhaps our souls are burning along with the forest as we experience the shock, sadness, anger, fear and confusion of watching the mountains, once rich with life, turn desolate moonscape.…

Creating a Good Note to Sell

Creating a Good Note to Sell

Many sellers of commercial properties and high end homes are turning to seller financing in today’s market.  The financing just isn’t as available for these properties the way it used…

Just Take Over My Payments

Just Take Over My Payments

“We just don’t want our property any more . . . it’s too much stress. We’re tired of being soaked by the bank, and we’re not going to send them…

I Need to Fire My Realtor

I Need to Fire My Realtor

Knowing about, and being comfortable with, seller financing is increasingly becoming an important skill set for real estate professionals.   Here’s an email I received and responded to recently: Dawn,  I…

Defering Capital Gains

Defering Capital Gains

Do you remember the old lime-green travel agency at 9661 Las Tunas? You may have known the cute little old couple that ran a travel agency business out of it…

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