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What is Regulation X
What is Regulation X (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act – RESPA)? One of the more important federal laws governing mortgage lending is the Real Estate…
Show Me MoreWeathering A Real Estate Storm
During a real estate downturn, the key to success is risk management. Many financial indicators are showing that the real estate market is turning south.…
Show Me MoreBuy and Sell House in an IRA
If you read the headlines and listen to the news you would think the world is coming to an end. Most of the so-called issues…
Show Me MoreBest Real Estate Investment Strategies in Declining Market
We are in a period of uncertainty as inflation is rising, the stock market pulls back, and the house prices are slowly declining. Even though…
Show Me MoreReasons to Own Property in a Land Trust
Hide your name on public record and in turn discouraging litigation. Attorneys tend to sue those who they think have money since most work on…
Show Me MorePay Off Debt or Invest
Paying off debt versus using the money to invest in other opportunities is always a decision that I struggled with over the years. When I…
Show Me MoreInvest In These Affordable Cities
Nowadays it seems like there is no place to find a decent deal since the housing prices have gone up so much in recent years. Given…
Show Me MoreHow and Why to Raise Rents
If you are a landlord and you’ve been worried about how to raise the rent on a tenant, read on to see whether you should…
Show Me MoreWhat Does it Mean to Perfect a Lien?
Bottom of Form If a lien is “perfected” it means that the mortgage lender (i.e., creditor) has established its priority (1st, 2nd position, etc.) on…
Show Me MoreWhat Exactly is a Super Lien?
A “super lien” is a category of lien that, under a state statute, is given a higher priority than other types of liens. When it…
Show Me MoreForeclosure Auction – What Liens Are Removed and Which Survive
If you purchase a property at a foreclosure auction or buy a non-performing notes and foreclose as the lender, then you should be aware of…
Show Me MoreHow to Determine Fair Market Rent
Market rent is determined by how much renters are able and willing to pay in your area and the best indicator is what other landlords…
Show Me MoreAuthor: Randy Rodenhouse
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