Beware Of The “Hawkers!” Research Your GURU Before You Invest In Their Education
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Industry Changes, Investment, Marketing, Preforeclosure, Real Estate, Short SalesJun 10th, 2010 | one response
I get comments, on a daily basis, about new real estate investors being so confused on who they should be listening to; reason being is that every so-called “Expert” seems to be touting the next “cutting edge” idea that will CHANGE the real estate industry. I will tell you what, it’s all a bunch of crap! Listen in as I tell you what to look for and what to do before you invest one red cent into an “online educator.” Also listen in to find out if short sale investing is a great place to start your real estate investing career, where to find out how to get HUD-1 settlement statement...
What Is Your “Fiduciary Responsibility” When You Are Both An Agent And Investor?
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real Estate, Short SalesMay 27th, 2010 | one response
Investing in today’s real estate market has so many perks it would take me a book to write them all! However, it does not come without its many challenges and one of them comes when you wear more than one hat; one as an investor and one as a licensed real estate agent! Listen in as I cover what your direct fiduciary responsible is to your client when you are both (it’s a fine line so beware!)We also cover when FHA’s short sale clock starts when negotiating a short sale, how to prevent buyers from walking on your short sale transaction, whether Freddie Mac’s anti flipping article is effecting...
Can I Operate A Real Estate Business Without A License?
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Industry Changes, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real EstateMay 13th, 2010 | no responses
The HAFA Program, the S.A.F.E. Act, the “Debt Negotiation licenses and so many more it is getting harder to keep track of whether or not I can even invest in real estate! Listen in as we dig into whether or not investors need to have some sort of license to have a real estate business to play in today’s real estate investing world! As listen in as we cover whether or not you can negotiate the verbiage on a short sale approval letter when they state “we reserve the right to pursue a deficiency judgment for our loss” or if it is standard for all approval letters, whether or not California...
The Latest “Unknown” Government Short Sale Changes! Will the new HAFA Program Work or Not?
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Industry Changes, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real Estate, Short SalesMay 6th, 2010 | 5 responses
On this week’s Friday Coffee Break we dig into two of the latest and greatest government changes in their infamous HAFA Short Sale Program. You won’t believe what they added this time that will make your sellers pretty mad! We also cover our upcoming Equator.com webinar, our upcoming PropTrackr.com webinar, whether or not a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) that gets charged off will qualify for the HAFA Program, whether or not you can collect a loss mitigation fee on top of a real estate agent commission, the best way to turn a potential wholesale short sale flip into profit when you are...
With the “Updated” FDIC Loss Share Agreements: What’s the Future for Short Sales?
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Industry Changes, Investment, Marketing, Preforeclosure, Real EstateFeb 25th, 2010 | one response
Lately, we have been getting bombarded with questions about the FDIC Loss Share Agreements and whether or not this will crush the short sale world as we know it. I will tell you this; it will affect our short sale businesses. How much you may ask? Well listen in and I will tackle that “hot” issue! On this week’s Friday Coffee Break, we also cover whether or not using a Power of Attorney over an Authorization to Release information is better, whether the use of an Option Contract creates more confusion then it does good for investors, my read on the “new” FHA suspension of the 90 day...
When to “Fire” your Seller in a Short Sale Transaction!
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real EstateFeb 4th, 2010 | one response
On this week’s Friday Coffee Break we go over the best time to say “thanks” but “no thanks” to your short sale sellers! In the short sale business you will sometimes have to be like Donald Trump and say “YOU ARE FIRED” to your sellers. Listen in as we not only cover this extremely important topic, but we cover the BEST handwritten verbiage to put on a postcard to get a homeowner to contact you over the competition, what sneaky things lenders are now doing when attempting to collect on a deficiency judgment, whether or not you can protect yourself against...
Beware of Realtors Who Learned Short Sales Through A Certification Course!
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real EstateJan 28th, 2010 | one response
On this week’s Friday Coffee Break we touch upon the little known facts about dealing with real estate agents that have learned short sales through a half day certification course. Could they possibly be the expert after half a day? Who knows, but make sure you listen to this video and I will let you know what I think! We also cover whether a bankruptcy list is a good list to target and where the best place to get that list is, whether or not you should cover up a mold issue that arises after an inspection, the best way to handle a 2nd lien holder when they are being unreasonable and much...
What is the Proper Insurance for Real Estate Investors? It’s Not That Complicated!
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real EstateNov 5th, 2009 | 6 responses
Getting the proper insurance, when you invest in real estate, is a very important part of protecting yourself and your business. Listen in as I talk about what insurance you need and what insurance you don’t need! I also cover whether or not you can buy and flip properties if you are a licensed real estate agent, whether the 2004 Fannie Mae Bulletin states if flipping is legal, what the best list source is for commercial properties and much more. Visit www.FridayCoffeeBreak.com and www.ShortSaleDailyNews.com for more real estate specific videos.
Another Title Company is Shutting the Door on Double Closings! Go Figure!
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real EstateOct 8th, 2009 | 6 responses
As I have been saying for the last year, this industry is changing so you better stay connected! Another Title Company is now closing their doors to same day closings… Listen in as I tell you who it is. I also cover whether or not banks will be forced to pay a loss mitigation fee to licensed debt negotiators, whether or not more lenders are taking the “I don’t care approach” to allowing seller concessions on short sales and much more. Visit www.FridayCoffeeBreak.com and www.ShortSaleDailyNews.com for more real estate specific videos.
FHA and VA : Do I Need An Offer To Get A Short Sale Approved?
Posted by Patrick Precourt in Business, Investment, Preforeclosure, Real EstateSep 18th, 2009 | one response
FHA has revamped the way they discount and has caused some confusion in the industry! Listen in as I go over how they have a sliding discount scale and what those discounts are. This video also covers how I did on my first Mixed Martial Arts Fight, where to get an option contract that allows everyone to market a home , negotiate with the lender then sell to an end buyer for a profit (if there is any), the truth about the benefits of a back to back closing versus a Monday to Monday close and much more. Visit www.FridayCoffeeBreak.com and www.ShortSaleDailyNews.com for more real estate specific...
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