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There are two problems...]]> http://bigrealestate.info/refinancing-real-estate-investments/ When you're looking to buy or sell a building with more than four units, a commercial mortgage lender will play a critical role in the success of your transaction. And when a deal falls apart between contract and closing, the loan officer is usually to blame, right?

Wrong, say the lenders:...]]> http://bigrealestate.info/what-commercial-lenders-want-to-see-now/ If you've read my article "Purchasing Property With No Money Down. . ." today's article may seem a bit conflicting. Bear with me, though, and you'll see that it is not. In Purchasing Property With No Money Down. . ., I explain how buying up property at inflated values at a break-neck pace is...]]> http://bigrealestate.info/investment-real-estate-secret-buy-a-house-today-with-no-money-down/ Anyone who has ever profited from doing a short sale has also without a doubt had one or two rejected at some point. Guess what? It is just the nature of the beastAs with all types of sales; you're playing a numbers game.

There are very few investors who truly know how to successfully nego...]]> http://bigrealestate.info/how-to-negotiate-a-successful-short-sale/ 1. What happens to the seller's credit rating when they allow an investor to short sell their property?

What typically happens is the loan will show up as "paid" on their credit report; however there will be a notation that says "settled for less than originally owed" or somethi...]]> http://bigrealestate.info/10-frequently-asked-short-sale-questions/ In an earlier article, we presented various options for ensuring that you have positive cash flow when holding rental houses, by minimizing loan payments. One problem which we now can address is to how to eliminate the need for paying mortgage insurance.

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