…But Take Unusual Fall In Second Quarter ATTOM, curator of the nation’s premier property database, released its second-quarter 2021 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that profit margins for home sellers took an unusualdip in the second quarter but still were far above where were they were a year earlier. In a sign that the housing market remained super-heated but that investment returns may be declining, the report reveals that
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Increase SFR Property Leads by 40% … Decrease Dayson the Market by 30% By Kori Covrigaru Most house hunters start their property searches online today and digital tools such as a 3D virtual tour make viewing a rental home remotely even faster and easier. Whether from a smartphone or laptop, 3D tours allow consumers to get a realistic experience and feel for what a single-family rental (“SFR”) property is like
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**Publisher Note** Scott Sekulow passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, just one month after granting this interview. Scott had been hospitalized several days with COVID. John Holman, his Development Agent, said, “Scott was one of the really good guys. He was a leader in the council, always generous and willing to help other people. He will be missed!” From all of us at REI INK, Rest in Peace. “The
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Creative Investors Could Hold the Key to the Solution & Incredible Returns by Carole VanSickle Ellis When Eddie Speed encounters a challenging situation, the 40-year veteran of the performing and non-performing note space has a history of tackling the problem with a combination of creativity and determination—and he usually is able to work out a winning solution. Speed has never seen anything quite like the financial challenge coming down the
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Risk Management Considerations During the Fix and Flip by Shawn Woedl While high housing prices and increased cost of materials has led to a drop in house flipping in the first quarter of 2021, it is still expected to be a profitable venture. Though purchase prices are high, the aggressive market also means buyers will be lined up when the flip is complete. Plus, distressed inventory is expected to surge
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by Eric Atlas Residential Investment Loans (“RILs”) are business purpose loans secured by “fix and flip” or rental properties owned by professional investors and secured by 1st lien mortgages. Bridge loans are short-term loans (usually 6 to 24-months in duration, with an average life of less than a year) to property investors who buy, renovate, and sell homes for profit (the aforementioned fix and flip investments) or lease, refinance and
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