The Importance of Working With Foreclosures

In 2008 and 2011, you became familiar with every aspect of real residential real estate investing. You also had a particular strength in working with foreclosures. How did that come about? "I decided to try to go back into being a retail agent," he says.

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Foreclosure can be a sensitive topic. After the embarrassment of falling behind on payments, there’s the fear of losing your home and having no place to live. Rather than preying on someone who feels helpless, there are ways for investors to profit while also helping the distressed seller.

In this episode, we’re chatting with guest and long-time friend Laura Morby. As the daughter of a general contractorand a licensed agent by twenty-two years old, Laura was destined for a long career in real estate. Little did she know that her start as a hustling real estate agent would land her in the top 0.05% and help her become a full-time investor!

Foreclosure is an issue that resonates deeply with Laura, as her father was foreclosed on after the impact of the 2008 housing market crash. Her message to homeowners? Avoid the foreclosure auction at all costs. As for investors, don’t rush into a short sale! There are all kinds of creative financing solutions that can ingratiate you with the seller and help you reach a win-win deal. Join Laura, Scott, and guest host James Dainard as they discuss the biggest pain pointshomeowners face today, current foreclosure rates amid a looming recession, and how to properly vet a real estate agent before working together!

In This Episode We Cover

Creative financing options for homeowners facing foreclosure

How investors can provide a valuable service to distressed homeowners

The current foreclosure market and how investors are being affected

The most common pain points homeowners face in foreclosure

Costly pitfalls to avoid when selling a pre-foreclosed property

Four questions you MUST ask a real estate agent before working together

And So Much More!

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