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Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Broker, Investment Specialist   Broker, Investment Specialist




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                     Liberty Capital
•   Curiosity
                       •   Take action to start investing
                       •   Build financial security


                       •   Confidence in real estate investing
                       •   Knowledge




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                         Liberty Capital
•          Information database
            •          Financial backing
            •          In-house rehab contracting services
            •          Property management services


                     Years of investing success & rehab experience




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                     Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
•   UGLY homes are great!

                           •   Think long-term

                           •   Know your market

                           •   Understand the risks




Skyline Properties, Inc.                               Liberty Capital
•    Some of the best returns come in
                           moderate to average neighborhoods

                      •    Don’t be afraid of a little work

                      •    Know the area demographic




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                       Liberty Capital
•    NOT a “get-rich-quick” business

                      •    Every deal is not a homerun

                      •    Careful and Methodical wins the race




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                      Liberty Capital
•    Be cognizant of market trends

                      •    Where are the first time Homebuyers
                           buying at

                      •    Choose to invest in areas where the
                           median family income can buy




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                         Liberty Capital
•    The only guarantees in life are DEATH &
                           TAXES!

                      •    Treat real estate investing like a
                           business

                      •    Don’t let pride cloud your judgment




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                         Liberty Capital
Pros:
          • Quick in-and-out investment.
          • Return on Investment of 30% or more (in 4 month or less
             period).
          • Easy to qualify for bridge loan to purchase at auction
             15% down.
          • Only 2% for hard money (as opposed to industry
             standard of 5%).
       Cons:
          • Need larger margin than rentals and can sometimes be
             difficult to win at auction due to competition.




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                  Liberty Capital
• The rental market is hot right NOW! Take as much
     advantage of it as possible.
   • Less risk, with higher long-term returns
   • You will cashflow now, gaining monthly income (with up to
     10 homes, $3,500 to $6,000+ per month)
   • Hands off- Passive income (Property management takes
     care of all tenant needs and hassles)
   • You will build equity into the homes
   • Future sale of homes will bring large payoff - much larger
     than flipping now




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                Liberty Capital
• We can structure the deal so you can either:
          a. Get your down payment back, or
          b. Apply their down payment towards the fix up costs, so no
          further money comes out of the buyer's pocket after
          purchasing.
    • You will win more bids and buy more homes, since we don't need as
      large of a margin as flipping
    • Tax benefits (Depreciation, interest write offs, etc)
    • We've leased out over 100 homes in the last two years, so there is
      100% confidence that any home a client buys will be rented out within
      45 days after fix up is complete to get you into buying another one
      and building a portfolio."




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                       Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Pros:
             •    Great deals, sometimes 70% of retail price or less
             •    Hard money loans easy to get approved for (based on property
                  value)
             •    Immediate ownership after auction

      Cons:
             •    Not always able to see inside of the home before purchasing
             •    Need 18% cash at time of purchase
             •    If owner, 21 days until possession. If tenant, 60-90 days until
                  possession or cash for keys
             •    No contingencies, once purchased it's yours!




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                                    Liberty Capital
Postponed

 90                       30                 90
Days                     Days               Days              Sold to
                                Notice of                      Bank
          Notice of                                                        Trustee’s
           Default
                                Trustee            Auction
                                  Sale                                       Deed
                                                             Sold to 3rd


                                                             Cancelled




   Skyline Properties, Inc.                                                  Liberty Capital
90 Days of missed                    Notice of
           payments to your loan
                  servicer                        Default

           While the homeowner must receive a “Notice of Default”, it is not
           commonly recorded in Washington state, and therefore not
           tracked in foreclosure radar. RCW 61.24.030




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                             Liberty Capital
Trustee sets auction date.
        Recorded at least 30 Days        Notice of
        after the Notice of Default.    Trustee Sale
                     RCW 61.24.030(7)




Skyline Properties, Inc.                         Liberty Capital
Initial auction date. At least
    90 days from the Notice of
            Trustee Sale.
                                     Auction
               RCW 61.24.040(1)(a)




Skyline Properties, Inc.                       Liberty Capital
Sale occurs on Friday.                     Postponed
              RCW 61.24.040(1)(a)
                                                   Sold to
                                                    Bank
       Sale occurs on a Friday.         Auction
                     RCW 61.24.040(5)
                                                  Sold to 3rd

          Auction may be
      postponed for 120 days.                     Cancelled
                     RCW 61.24.040(6)




Skyline Properties, Inc.                              Liberty Capital
Transfers property to
          the highest bidder.

        Possesion granted 20               Trustee’s Deed
         days after the sale.
                   RCW 61.24.060(1)


      No deficiency judgment.
                           RCW 61.24.100




Skyline Properties, Inc.                             Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Kent Duplex

                           Purchased for                $105,000

                              Fix up                     $7,000

                  Monthly Payment (P.I.T.I.)              $900

                            Rented for                   $1,700


                      Net Cashflow/ month      $800/month, $10,200 per year


                              Equity                     $40,000




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                                Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Everett Flip


                           Purchase Price   $42,100


                               Fix Up       $15,000


                             Sale Price     $84,950


                             Net Profit     $20,000




Skyline Properties, Inc.                              Liberty Capital
Preferred lending partner



                                                        In-house construction for rehab

            Skyline Properties, Inc.

     In-house professional leasing
            and sales team                              Real Estate & Property Management


                                                       Professional property
                                                       management services




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                                                    Liberty Capital
Through our preferred lender partner …




                           Your Real Estate Lending Partner




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                Liberty Capital
Because you need to pay at the time you purchase a
       property at the Trustee sale, it is impossible to secure a
       conventional loan.
       Hard money financing, or “Bridge” loans make it possible
       to secure auction properties for a short term.




Skyline Properties, Inc.                                       Liberty Capital
Loan Requirements:
                 • 1st Lien Position
                 • LTV =<75% of Current Market Value
                 • Viable Exit Strategy in Place

                 Standard Loan Fees:
                 •     2-4% Origination Fee
                 •     10-12% Interest Rate
                 •     $695.00 Administrative Fee
                 •     Up to 12 months




Skyline Properties, Inc.                               Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital
 Member Agreement signed
     Filling out loan application
     Approval for hard money if flipping
     Approval for hard money AND
                     conventional loan if holding



Skyline Properties, Inc.                            Liberty Capital
Skyline Properties, Inc.   Liberty Capital

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Jdig education presentation

  • 1. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 2. Broker, Investment Specialist Broker, Investment Specialist Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 3. Curiosity • Take action to start investing • Build financial security • Confidence in real estate investing • Knowledge Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 4. Information database • Financial backing • In-house rehab contracting services • Property management services Years of investing success & rehab experience Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 5. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 6. UGLY homes are great! • Think long-term • Know your market • Understand the risks Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 7. Some of the best returns come in moderate to average neighborhoods • Don’t be afraid of a little work • Know the area demographic Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 8. NOT a “get-rich-quick” business • Every deal is not a homerun • Careful and Methodical wins the race Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 9. Be cognizant of market trends • Where are the first time Homebuyers buying at • Choose to invest in areas where the median family income can buy Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 10. The only guarantees in life are DEATH & TAXES! • Treat real estate investing like a business • Don’t let pride cloud your judgment Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 11. Pros: • Quick in-and-out investment. • Return on Investment of 30% or more (in 4 month or less period). • Easy to qualify for bridge loan to purchase at auction 15% down. • Only 2% for hard money (as opposed to industry standard of 5%). Cons: • Need larger margin than rentals and can sometimes be difficult to win at auction due to competition. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 12. • The rental market is hot right NOW! Take as much advantage of it as possible. • Less risk, with higher long-term returns • You will cashflow now, gaining monthly income (with up to 10 homes, $3,500 to $6,000+ per month) • Hands off- Passive income (Property management takes care of all tenant needs and hassles) • You will build equity into the homes • Future sale of homes will bring large payoff - much larger than flipping now Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 13. • We can structure the deal so you can either: a. Get your down payment back, or b. Apply their down payment towards the fix up costs, so no further money comes out of the buyer's pocket after purchasing. • You will win more bids and buy more homes, since we don't need as large of a margin as flipping • Tax benefits (Depreciation, interest write offs, etc) • We've leased out over 100 homes in the last two years, so there is 100% confidence that any home a client buys will be rented out within 45 days after fix up is complete to get you into buying another one and building a portfolio." Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 14. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 15. Pros: • Great deals, sometimes 70% of retail price or less • Hard money loans easy to get approved for (based on property value) • Immediate ownership after auction Cons: • Not always able to see inside of the home before purchasing • Need 18% cash at time of purchase • If owner, 21 days until possession. If tenant, 60-90 days until possession or cash for keys • No contingencies, once purchased it's yours! Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 16. Postponed 90 30 90 Days Days Days Sold to Notice of Bank Notice of Trustee’s Default Trustee Auction Sale Deed Sold to 3rd Cancelled Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 17. 90 Days of missed Notice of payments to your loan servicer Default While the homeowner must receive a “Notice of Default”, it is not commonly recorded in Washington state, and therefore not tracked in foreclosure radar. RCW 61.24.030 Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 18. Trustee sets auction date. Recorded at least 30 Days Notice of after the Notice of Default. Trustee Sale RCW 61.24.030(7) Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 19. Initial auction date. At least 90 days from the Notice of Trustee Sale. Auction RCW 61.24.040(1)(a) Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 20. Sale occurs on Friday. Postponed RCW 61.24.040(1)(a) Sold to Bank Sale occurs on a Friday. Auction RCW 61.24.040(5) Sold to 3rd Auction may be postponed for 120 days. Cancelled RCW 61.24.040(6) Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 21. Transfers property to the highest bidder. Possesion granted 20 Trustee’s Deed days after the sale. RCW 61.24.060(1) No deficiency judgment. RCW 61.24.100 Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 22. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 23. Kent Duplex Purchased for $105,000 Fix up $7,000 Monthly Payment (P.I.T.I.) $900 Rented for $1,700 Net Cashflow/ month $800/month, $10,200 per year Equity $40,000 Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 24. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 25. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 26. Everett Flip Purchase Price $42,100 Fix Up $15,000 Sale Price $84,950 Net Profit $20,000 Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 27. Preferred lending partner In-house construction for rehab Skyline Properties, Inc. In-house professional leasing and sales team Real Estate & Property Management Professional property management services Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 28. Through our preferred lender partner … Your Real Estate Lending Partner Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 29. Because you need to pay at the time you purchase a property at the Trustee sale, it is impossible to secure a conventional loan. Hard money financing, or “Bridge” loans make it possible to secure auction properties for a short term. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 30. Loan Requirements: • 1st Lien Position • LTV =<75% of Current Market Value • Viable Exit Strategy in Place Standard Loan Fees: • 2-4% Origination Fee • 10-12% Interest Rate • $695.00 Administrative Fee • Up to 12 months Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 31. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 32. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 33. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 34.  Member Agreement signed  Filling out loan application  Approval for hard money if flipping  Approval for hard money AND conventional loan if holding Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital
  • 35. Skyline Properties, Inc. Liberty Capital

Editor's Notes

  1. We know that you are playing with our clients’ hard earned dollars. The best practice for repeat business and referrals … make your clients successful!
  2. As you well know,a widely held belief that the three most important factors involved in real estate success are “Location, Location, Location.” Some real estate investing experts actually saythere’s MORE profit in less desirable locations.But even within a community there may be locations that are good to invest and other locations that are poor choices. Sometimes the difference is literally &quot;on the other side of the RR tracks&quot;. So before buying rental properties you must know your local market.When you meet local investors one of the &quot;tips&quot; you might receive about buying real estate is where a hot area to invest in is. Often this is just speculators trying to drive the market because they invested in that area. Do your research and don&apos;t fall prey to this type of advice. Just like getting a hot stock tip can be misleading, so can a hot real estate tip.One of the first pieces of knowledge you should find out is about local demographic trends. Are there areas where the population is declining? Are certain areas known for drug traffic? Buying real estate for rental property investment in either of these areas is a bad idea. Some communities might have better schools which would appeal to first time home buyers. There are often racial trends as well. If your area has new immigrants, for example, find out where the first time home buyers are looking for homes. A Realtor or other investors in your local real estate investment club can help with much of this information. Local Realtor Associations can also provide information on which areas have increased real estate values.
  3. Despite abundant advertisements, and late night infomercials claiming that real estate investing is an easy way to wealth, it is in fact a challenging business requiring expertise, planning and focus. In addition, because the business revolves around “people”, investors benefit in the long run by operating with integrity and by showing respect to associates and clients. Though it may be relatively simple to enjoy short-lived profits, developing a viable real estate investing business that can last for the long-term requires additional skill and effort.
  4. Narrow your search to neighborhoods where first time home buyers might look. Don&apos;t buy the most expensive house in the neighborhood. Although the price per square foot for this expensive house is comparable to neighboring houses, the higher overall price kept buyers away. Invest in a home that a moderate income family should be able to purchase.Research local rents for single family houses. If your mortgage, taxes and insurance (PITI) is greater than the rental you will get, don&apos;t buy that property. Never count on appreciation to make your money when buying rental property. That is speculation - not real estate investment!First time homebuyers are probably going to be making less than $100k per year. Are you aware that banks won&apos;t allow buyers to use more than 30% of their income for PITI, so your payments should be less than $2500/month.
  5. Those choosing to invest in the stock or futures markets are inundated with numerous warnings regarding the inherent risks involved in investing. Numerous agencies, such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, require disclaimers to warn potential market participants about the possibility of loss of capital. While much of this is legalese, it has made it clear to people that investing in the stock or futures markets is risky--meaning one can lose a lot of money. “Greenhorn” real estate investors, however, are more likely to be saturated with advertisements claiming just the opposite: that it is easy to make money in real estate. Prudent real estate investors understand the risks associated with the business--not only in terms of real estate deals, but also the legal implications --and adjust their businesses to reduce any risks.Real estate investing is complicated and requires a great deal of expertise to engage profitably in the business. Learning the business and the legal procedures is challenging to someone attempting to do things on their own. Effective real estate investors often attribute part of their success to others, whether a mentor, lawyer, accountant or supportive friend. Rather than risk time and money solving a difficult problem on their own, successful real estate investors know it is worth the additional costs (in terms of money and ego) to find help when they need it and embrace other peoples&apos; expertise.