TMC #17 – Lease Options vs Owner Financing

Today we’re talking about why we don’t do lease options as a business model. Actually, the only times when we’re doing short-term lease option is when we’re transferring the deal to medium or long-term owner financing. So we want to compare and contrast lease options vs owner financing and explain why we’ve chosen the latter.

What is Covered:

– Pro-lease arguments and why they don’t really work

– When having appreciation is not an advantage at all

– Does it make sense to use depreciation for tax advantage?

– What really happens when the deal goes bad and you’re on lease option

– A potential benefit short-term lease option – double dipping

– The benefits of owner financing:

– There is not that much liability when holding notes as opposed to lease contract

– There’s no vacancy in repair with owner finance model, whereas when you get the house back from a lease you always have to do some repair

–  You get big down payments so the foreclosures don’t hurt you

– Owner financing is highly scalable

–  Con to lease option: from the buyer perspective, you have no control

– Con to owner financing: it doesn’t seem real at first until you cash out the first time

So have a think about these arguments, and email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

TMC #16 -What the Current Market ’Correction’ is Teaching Us

We notice there is a sense of fear taking over the current market and expanding into real estate. Yes, it may be a tough market but the reality is that the number of households interested in becoming homeowners remains high. If you remain focused on what matters, this challenging market has a silver lining for you.

What We Cover:

– Announcements: Free Support Calls + Stinky House Challenge!

– The asset classes that are currently not doing very well (Bitcoin, etc.)

– Fear sells and how to avoid sloppy buying

– The game will change but it doesn’t mean there is no game

– Why we are now seeing adjustable rate mortgages

– Is it possible to have major ‘corrections’ in real estate?

– Home ownership is not going away but we will see some changes

The current market trigger is no doubt difficult. However, a crash market is not necessarily a bad thing for everyone. We can’t be scared of change because with every change comes an opportunity and we have to learn to adapt and to be excited about what’s to come.

Email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

Resources:

– Join The Investor Creator Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3083532848354005

TMC #15 – Mentor-Mentee Relationships: Why They Matter

Mentorship is a process that develops naturally when a mentee is found by a mentor or vice versa. Mentors often make a huge impact without even realizing it or trying, and the experience of having this kind of relationship is utterly rewarding. So today we’ll discuss the relevance of mentor-mentee relationships in building a career in real estate.

What We Cover:

– Character traits of a mentor

– How to know in which areas of your life you’ll benefit from having a mentor

– How a mentor shortens the learning curve and saves time and costs

– Why sometimes you need to burn the boat to find a way to get to the shore.

– How Mentor-Mentee relationship increases vision and goals

– Mentor-mentee relationship is a two-way street

A great mentor provides valuable insights not just about the market and industry, but also about how you can have long-term success. You get feedback from a person who has the context and you just need to trust the process. So go out there and find your mentor.

Email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

Resources:

– Join The Investor Creator Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3083532848354005

TMC #14 – The 5 Big Motivators: Tired Landlords

This is the last of the big 5 motivators that we cover in this series. In our deals, we see that being a tied landlord is usually coupled with one of the other motivators such as preforclosure or inheritance. Though the lowest amount of purchases comes from this motivator, it can still be very powerful in your transactions, and today you’ll find out why.

What We Cover:

– What a professional tenant is

– In what kind of situations you deal with tired landlords

– What the house means to a landlord and what emotions are tied into the deal

– Examples of transactions we had with tired landlords

– Why it’s good to have a young mentor if you are starting in real estate business at the age 50+

Although you probably won’t run into tired landlords that often in your business, beware that some of your best-term deals will come from them. So keep your eyes open, stay curious and keep learning!

Email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

Resources:

– Join The Investor Creator Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3083532848354005

Today we are covering another big motivator that a large number of deals comes from, and that’s health and safety. It’s a broad topic and we will share some of the tough situations we’ve encountered while closing deals. We will also give some advice on how to navigate your transactions when you run into health and safety as a seller’s motivator.

What We Cover:

– Apprentice Spotlight and Deal of the Day

– What health and safety means in the context of closing deals

– Examples of some deals where motivation was health and safety

– How to navigate a seller who might be in abusive situation

– At what point you should reach out for help if you run into a sever health and safety situation

– How to talk to the sellers to find out if there is a health and safety issue

When you are closing deals and something doesn’t seem right, pay attention as you might be called to take action if someone is in a threatening situation. Remember, we’re making income as investors, but we are also making impact on people’s lives and communities.

Email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

Resources:
– Join The Investor Creator Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3083532848354005

This week, we are discussing divorce as the big motivator in deals and transactions.  It’s a tough and contentious situation to navigate, but you’ll learn about the emotions involved in the process, as well as what the best course of action is and script you need to follow through.

What We Cover:

– Deal of the Day

– Divorce affects every party involved and the house is that last thing that ties it

– The process of unraveling the deed of trust is painful for both parties

– Two emotions you’re dealing with – mistrust and loss of identity

– Why you can’t build rapport with one party to the detriment of the other

– Negotiation starts with your marketing

– Refrain from becoming their counselor, but be able to listen

Divorce is a painful situation affecting everyone in the family, and you must be able to listen and walk through the pain with them. They are motivated sellers, so keep your focus and bear in mind that you are helping them by taking over their problem.

Email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

Resources:

– Join The Investor Creator Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3083532848354005

TMC #18 – Half a Year in Review: Tips To Stay On Track

This week, Tony and his special guest Big Paulie talk about why mid-year can be a great time to review your goals, and recognize you still have plenty of time to turn your ship around. As we’ve entered the second half of 2022, you can still accelerate your speed to gain significant momentum towards your goals for this year.

What We Cover:

– Half a year in review: what are your goals to move forward to?

– What it’s like setting goals for an investigation company

– Why the second half of the year tends to be more productive

– How to stay fluid and ready for anything to happen

– What scarcity mentality does to you and how you can snap out of it

– Expect things to be difficult but stay focused on what’s ahead

Mid-year can be an opportune time to reflect on things you need to recalibrate. The important thing to remember is to give up scarcity mentality and expect difficult things to happen. Things in life disappear to make room for something new. You only need to remain focused on what’s ahead and keep a positive mindset.

Email us at support@bradsmotherman.com if you have a question you’d like answered on one of the following Tuesdays.

Resources:

– Join The Investor Creator Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3083532848354005