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By Susan Lassiter-Lyons on March 8, 2010

If you’re into flipping bulk REO packages to hedge funds, you’re going to really like this resource. I found a cool site called Private Equity Info where you can search for hedge funds that either invest in or finan

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7 Day Short Sale Approval?

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons 1 Comment
Last Updated:: July 15, 2009

I have to admit that I am not a fan of short sale investing. It takes so long it’s almost worse than getting a loan approved. But after reading this article in the Washington Post, I coul...
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Flip Hop?

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons 2 Comments
Last Updated:: July 12, 2009

So, according to Forbes even the rappers have become (or tried to become) flippers. 50 Cent overimproved a house he bought from Mike Tyson for $4.7MM adding a shoe room, ATV track and entertainment s...
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Land Trust Agreement

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons No Comments
Last Updated:: July 10, 2009

Here’s a sample Land Trust Agreement for you! In a land trust, the trustee holds legal title to all trust property and the beneficiary is usually your LLC. They’re cool because the bene...
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Are Portfolio Loans Too Good to Be True?

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons 9 Comments
Last Updated:: July 9, 2009

Here’s a question that I got last night from a reader: I’m dazed and confused, straighten me out here! In your e-mails to me you keep reiterating that portfolio lenders exist out there t...
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No Non-Recourse Loans in Arizona

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons No Comments
Last Updated:: July 8, 2009

I just found out that North American Savings Bank, the premiere provider of non recourse loans for buying properties with your self-directed IRA, has suspended loans in Arizona until further notice. T...
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May REI Stats

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons No Comments
Last Updated:: July 7, 2009

My friend Trevor at The REI Brain just posted some great info about the state of real estate in May 2009. Check it out! http://www.thereibrain.com/may-2009-local-real-estate-market-statistics-an...
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Fractionalized Trust Deeds

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons 2 Comments
Last Updated:: July 2, 2009

Here’s the replay of the June 2009 Insights Virtual Class: Fractionalized Trust Deeds How to Use Multiple Private Lenders on Deals Without LLC’s or Lien Position Issues Original Air Date: June...
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Happy 4th of July!

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons No Comments
Last Updated:: June 30, 2009

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Fractionalized Trust Deed Sample

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons 1 Comment
Last Updated:: June 28, 2009

Fractionalized trust deed is the new buzz word in real estate investing! I learned this strategy as a way to use money from more than one private lender to fund one residential investment deal and hav...
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Private Lender Gets Bad Press

Written by Susan Lassiter-Lyons No Comments
Last Updated:: June 26, 2009

I am getting really sick of reading articles about private lenders that help borrowers facing foreclosure out of their mess and then end up getting dumped on. There’s yet another article toda...
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