How to Create a Real Estate Cash Flow
Posted on September 23, 2008
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Most of us step into the real estate market in the hope of making huge profits. The real estate market gives returns for your money like no other market. However, you should know the rules of the game to be in a win-win situation. Property investments entail several other tasks, like maintenance and renovation, which can deplete your bank accounts. In order to sustain high maintenance costs, it is imperative to create a real estate cash flow that can take care of the additional costs, and yet leave you with substantial profits.
One of the best methods of creating a real estate cash flow is to invest in real estate and resell the properties in back-to-back closings. Many investors these days flip their properties in this fashion to maintain the cash flow. However, flipping properties may not be very easy if you are new to the real estate game. You need to be constantly on your toes to ensure that the cash flow comes in as planned. You have the option of flipping properties for a cash payment of the total amount, or a partial amount and a promissory note. A promissory note guarantees you a monthly income for a long time.
For flipping properties, you need considerable amount of cash. If you are considering a mortgage loan, it becomes necessary that you recover the amount from the sale of your property to settle that loan. Investors can opt for the Wraparound transaction. It allows investors to create a new loan without disturbing the first mortgage. The new buyer pays you, and you in turn repay your earlier loan. The difference between the two payments is the cash flow you have managed to earn for yourself.
It may not be very easy for new investors to get liquid cash to circulate in the real estate market. However, you can invest in a joint venture by finding a partner who has a good credit limit and provable income. As partners, you also have the option of forming an LLC, or a Limited Liability Company, of which both have a fifty-fifty percent partnership. The next step is to find good real estate in middle class neighborhoods that are usually at least ten percent cheaper than other properties.
After finalizing a particular property, execute a resolution through the LLC that the investor partner is planning to buy a property in his name for the benefit of the LLC. The resolution should subsequently be followed by the purchase of the property. As agreed upon earlier, your partner investor will use his own down payment and credit to pay for the property. After the purchase, your partner investor needs to advertise it for sale, specifying credit not required. When considering offers from prospective buyers, focus on those that will pay at least ten percent more than the appraised value of the property. Ideally, choose a buyer who is willing to put down ten percent or more as a down payment. The investor gets the funds to recover his initial investment, while you enjoy part of the cash flow earned from the deal.
Seller financing is also a good option if you are looking for convenient payment options. Seller financing eliminates the hassles associated with credit check and delayed funds when obtaining home loan from the financial market.
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What are the top 3 most important steps to get started in Real Estate investing?
I'm interested in creating positive, consistent cash flow from real estate. As someone completely new at real estate (beyond owning my own home), what are the most important steps I should take to get started and succeed in the Ohio region? I'm particularly interested in rental property and house flipping. Looking for advice from experienced investors.
Hello,
The 3 most important steps in real estate investing, in my opinion, has to be :
(1) Finding
(2) Farming
(3) Financing
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I'll try to answer your question with my own story. I own three homes of my own two of which are rentals. First of all it is a definate asset having a husband who is in construction, the homes I chose were fixer-upper homes obviously because of the price. I am also a realestate associate now and have learned a great deal about what the majority of people are looking for. I would definately suggest shopping around on the web to get an idea of what things are going for in your area. On the rental issue I absolutely would not be caught without a binding contract before anyone rents a property of mine. Theres a lot of things youll learn about people when you rent them a home!!!!
This is absolutely a great investment opportunity for you and I wish you luck.
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1. Finding the right properties below current market values and as you locate this / theses properties have an idea of what it will cost you to rehab ( fix up ) these properties
2. Finding a lender that meet and exceed your needs (if you are going to flip these properties it would be best to find a true hard money lender to finance these or if you are going to hold these properties find a local lender that you can build a strong relationship with) Either way the most important thing when it comes to financing investment properties is to have a very good working relationship with your lender(s)
3. Advertise your property. Determine what you are going to do with these properties and advertise them accordingly. If you are going to owner finance them then make sure to put that in your advertisement. If you are going to retail them on the open market then find a realtor that will list them on the MLS for a flat fee to keep your cost down. If your going to flip them to another investor then the best thing to do is check and see if there is a local real estate investors association that you can join and check out yahoo groups for real estate investors groups. Make you some points of contact for flipping houses to other investors and find out what it is that they are looking for just in case you run across that very thing that they want. CH CHING$$$$$
email me at uspropsc@yahoo.com and I can send you plenty of links to some of the best real estate investors groups on yahoo
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personal experience
If you're interested in creating positive, consistent cash flow, then flipping shouldn't be in your strategy. You should be looking into a buy and hold strategy. Ideally, you want to invest for both cash flow and appreciation.
The first step is to define your investment startegy. The second is to determine if you need any team players to help you with your startegy, such as financing or a Realtor to locate property. The third is to protect yourself by creating a legal entity to purchase and hold these properties.
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Satar Naghshineh
satarnag@amirifinancial.com
http://www.amirifinancial.com
Licensed California Real Estate Broker and Investor