Is there a certain time of the year when most foreclosure auctions take place? When is the best foreclosure auction time of the year? This article discusses some of the major timing factors. To answer this question we need to dive in and understand the timeline for the foreclosure process and the market forces driving … Read more
This article discusses how to pay after winning a house foreclosure auction, including methods, timing and procedures for payment. Let’s assume you’ve bid on a property at a foreclosure auction and ended up winning the bid. Now, how do you actually make payment? What methods of payment are acceptable? When is payment due? Read on… … Read more
This article discusses the different types of properties you can buy at a foreclosure auction and the pros and cons of each. Single Family Homes The most popular type of property to be auctioned at a foreclosure auction is the single family home. These are sold at auction in nearly every locale, both in person … Read more
So you’re ready to go to a foreclosure auction and have prepared well for it. You have even looked at some of the properties and have your eyes on one in particular. However, the property you’re interested in did not go up for bidding at the auction, even though it as on the schedule. What … Read more
So you are about to complete the purchase a property at a foreclosure auction and have been given a quitclaim deed for the title. But is it a clear title? What is a Quitclaim Deed? A Quitclaim Deed is a commonly used instrument for transferring titles. This deed is sometimes mistakenly called a “quick claim” … Read more
So you have the winning bid at a foreclosure auction. Congratulations! Now what? Here we will discuss what happens for the buyer immediately after the foreclosure auction ends. Paying for the Property After a Foreclosure Auction Completing the sale at the foreclosure auction is very straightforward. The high bidder of the auction will have to … Read more
This article discusses what happens if a foreclosure auction is postponed or delayed. We discuss the types and reasons for postponement, who triggers them, and the effects. Postponement of a foreclosure auction may occur months, weeks, or even days leading up to the auction date; often without notice to buyers. At courthouse auctions the auctioneer … Read more
Flipping short sales houses is a great way to make profits under certain market conditions. However, errors can be costly in terms of time and money. In this article we discuss some of the worst mistakes when flipping a short sale house. Mistake #1: Assuming Everything is a Quick Short Sale Flip An ideal short … Read more
A short sale can be a great way to get a good deal on a property. In this article we’re going to discuss how to finance a short sale house purchase. Short sale financing will be unique to each situation, and the process isn’t always straightforward. Prerequisites to Finance a Short Sale Bank Authorization for … Read more
This is a great list of government foreclosure auctions to help find foreclosed properties of all types to buy and sell for a profit. Foreclosure Auction Aggregators These sites are great for finding federal, state and local auctions without visiting multiple sites. You can find upcoming tax, IRS, police and sheriff’s auctions on these foreclosure … Read more
The short answer to the question whether you can use a hard money loan for foreclosures is “yes”. In this article we discuss how hard money loans work for financing purchases of foreclosed real estate, and some tips to consider. Hard Money Loans for Foreclosures With pre-foreclosure short sales and foreclosure property auctions, it’s essential … Read more
Foreclosed homes usually have things wrong with them below the surface that may not be found until after the auction. These issues can kill the profit from a foreclosure deal before you ever get started fixing up the home for resale. It is crucial that a buyer research and know as much as possible about … Read more
Hard money can provide real estate investors with fast capital when they spot a great deal. However, the specifics of the process need to be well-understood by investors to protect themselves from risk. We discuss how to use a hard money loan to buy an investment property in this post. What Type of Investment Property? … Read more
There are many ways to finance real estate, flip houses or buy and hold properties. However, the wide variety of financing options may not be clear to many borrowers, limiting their access to capital. In this post we discuss hard money vs. private money loans, including their differences and similarities. Hard Money vs. Private Money … Read more
When are hard money loans illegal? What are the conditions that can make these types of loans illegal? Read on to find out… Loans secured by collateral (aka “hard money”) are not illegal per se. Lenders with capital can provide loans to borrowers as long as 1) their rates are not usurious, and 2) they … Read more
If you need fast financing for your real estate project, a hard money loan may be your best bet. While these loans have many benefits, you must first understand how they work. Below are the essential hard money loan requirements you need to meet to successfully finance your project. NOTE: If you’re looking for a … Read more
The goal of taking out a hard money loan is to get financing quickly and with good terms. But hard money lenders have secrets they will keep from you to maximize their profits. We discuss these hard money lender secrets here and how you an use them to get better financing terms. SECRET #1: The … Read more
Hard money loans can be a great financing method for real estate investors to get the funds they need fast. But they come with their own risks. Here are some good, bad, and ugly scenarios that can occur with hard money loans. NOTE: If you’re looking for a hard money loan for a potential real … Read more
If you are a real estate investor looking to start a new project, it is helpful to understand the benefits of hard money loans for financing. In this article, we discuss the 21 benefits of hard money loans to help determine if this loan type is right for you. Benefit #1: Convenience Applying for a … Read more
Can you get a hard money loan when you have bad credit? We answer that question in this post. Getting a hard money loan can mean the difference between getting in on a highly profitable fix-and-flip property deal or having to wait. Since time is money, this means likely losing profit. If you’re looking for … Read more