Trying to guess what a market is going to do can be dicey at best, but there are times where a bubble is pretty obvious. We were very accurate at predicting the last bubble. As a matter of fact, we actually underestimated it.
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It was by far the best loan training I could have had at that stage of my career. We looked at such things debt to income ratios, amount the customer was putting down, payment history, and depth of credit. The one glaring omission from our underwriting process…Credit Score!
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Buying real estate or real estate-related assets in IRAs continues to grow in popularity, but there are many pitfalls that await a would be investor that chooses this unique way of investing. Knowing the rules, however, is critical to keeping out of hot water with the IRS.
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It’s a common story. Investors in real estate, loans, or private lenders (collectively called “assets”) find that opportunities are limited in their particular geographic area. They soon hear about opportunities in other markets, but they are scared to purchase assets away from home. The question that often pops up is “should I purchase assets in other markets and how should I go about doing it?” We’re here to take some of the mystery out of that very question.
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