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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

The following are some helpful suggestions for vetting a private money lender: Request a list of references for other real estate investors who have recently completed transactions with the lender. If your state requires a lending license, make sure a the lender is licensed. Escrow officers and title agents.

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My Interview with the Senior Marketing Manager at CubiCasa

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, over the past year, my business has been changing rapidly as I shift away from lending work to non-lender work as my primary business. It includes detailed measurements of rooms, walls, and other structural elements, providing a clear visual understanding of the property’s layout. Did I go dark? The answer is no.

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Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes?

Housing Wire

” Alternative business models One broker who says he is prepared is Scott Brady , owner of Progressive Property Management Inc. I was just too busy building the company, selling real estate and developing properties.” . “And, their leadership teams should be brainstorming.” in California.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

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There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. Non-lending appraisal courses. Appraisal of REO and Foreclosure Properties – 7 hours.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?”

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” in question.

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From Tenant to Owner: The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Rent to Own Condo Programs

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A rent to own condominium parallels other real estate agreements that share the idea: in any rent-to-own scenario, the idea is that the lessee eventually purchases the property. Eventually, you’ll be faced with the same tasks as other real estate purchases.

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