What does the Investor Do with the money? Q: If an investor gets a private money loan, how does he use it and is it safe? A: Like in any business professional Real estate investors have a need to finance new real estate buys, get money to repair, maintain and lease up their properties. It also can be used to cover other costs associated with purchasing or selling homes. For properties which the investor already owns and manages, there are occasions when an investor may have the need to change equity into liquidity – cash without having to sell the property. This cash can be used to buy another house, fund operations pay off other real estate loans that come due or deal with unexpected cash needs.
Why private money? Q: Why don’t you borrow from banks? A: The problem Banks and other lenders present is that they require detailed applications, bureaucratic approval processes and they must follow guidelines imposed on the banking industry. Then there are self imposed (and FHA imposed) limits to the number of loans they are willing to make to any one company or investor at the same time (currently 10 per investor). On top of that, the duration of their approval process is never certain and can take weeks or months. As Investors following the High Equity Deal Program generated by Richard Roop for example, we can go much quicker without these limitations by using private funding sources like private lenders. That allows us as investors to negotiate deals quicker and more profitable while offering sellers a quick and simple sale without the red tape from banks .
Why are the returns so Excellent! Q: How can you afford to pay double or triple CD rates? A: Investors make money by providing valuable services to the sellers, buyers, renters and private lenders we work with. By cutting out the middlemen, we can avoid the costs normally paid out for real estate commissions, mortgage broker fees, loan fees and property management fees. We also know how to get full appraised value from our buyers and avoid making price concessions. We can occupy house quick to avoid holding costs and we know how to fix up and maintain properties for less money then most people must pay. We always formulate our buy offers so that our buyers and sellers get a fantastic deal. At the same time we establish a minimum profit of $20,000 or $30,000 earned or captured between the time we buy an investment property and sell it down the road. We just won’t buy a property unless it makes sense for everyone involved.
Help for sellers and buyers Q: How does the investor help sellers? A: Many sellers today are not successful finding a buyer when they want to sell. Plus they have to go through a lot of inconveniences to get their home sold. Using a more long-term approach to the investment, Free and Clear investors like Richard Roop can offer sellers an appealing price, close on the transaction whenever the sellers want and help the seller avoiding all the hassles of selling a home.
Q: How do investors like Richard Roop help buyers? A: Investors in High Equity Properties like Richard Roop, offer several programs and opportunities for buyers. This includes offering seller (owner) financing, a down payment help program and a program where the buyer can build up sweat equity over time. Buyers today have more and more problems qualify for loans than ever. The Investors programs help buyers get into the house they want quickly allowing them to start building wealth for the future and helping them avoid wasting their money on rent.
Q: How do Investors help renters? A: Renting is always a waste of money because a tenant does not build up equity. Plus tenants today face more scrutiny and application requirements from the landlords and property management companies. Investors subscribed to Richard Roops method have positioned themselves to be flexible and highly creative in getting solid people into the homes, thereby providing a much needed service. We can even rent to folks who recently had a bankruptcy or foreclosure.