Weekly News Digest – November 27
Foreclosed properties for investment may be drying up After the housing crisis, will less be more? Why would homeowners prefer to rent, rather than buy?
Read More
A Thanksgiving Tale – Did The Indians Comply With The SAFE Act?
By: Jeff Shiller, Esq. It is November, 1621. The Pilgrims have survived a treacherous settlement of Plymouth despite many of them being wiped out by exposure, scurvy and contagion. In celebration of their first successful corn harvest, Governor Bradford and …
Read MoreDon’t even bother with New Year’s resolutions in 2011…
No, I’m not being a pessimist about the direction of the country, the state of the economy or even how the real estate market is “on its back.” These are all viewpoints that remain highly subjective depending upon which end …
Read More“Danger Will Robinson, The SAFE Act Does Not Compute!”
I admit it. I’m a sci-fi nerd dating back to – uhhh – never mind the year. And although I loved Star Trek, nothing could ever beat a campy episode of Lost In Space. I remember thinking I was going …
Read MoreWeekly News Digest – November 20
Will banks be able to handle the foreclosure investigations? Documentation process to be scrutinized by Justice Department “Parent investors” heading back to college Lenders and borrowers being told to talk it through before foreclosure Homeowners will be responsible for their …
Read MoreWhy Hide?
Ok, I am going to vent again on this one… Have you come across those websites where the company gives little to no info about who they are and what they actually do? And I don’t mean a “directory” site …
Read MoreWeekly News Digest – November 13
Banks have been left with excess inventory and there are some great deals to be found across the country for real estate investors. Take a look at these potential deals.
Read MoreIf You’re Not Moving Forward Towards Your Goals, You Are…
“If you’re not moving forward towards your goals, you are moving backwards. There is no standing still.” –Lloyd Irvin World Class Martial Artist, Coach, Marketer and Businessman Great quote, isn’t it? Master Lloyd was talking about martial arts training when …
Read MoreIs It S.A.F.E. To Seller-Finance Property?
By: Jeff Shiller, Esq. What are the advantages and disadvantages of seller-financing a property? If you’re thinking of doing this, make sure you consider several “categories” of issues: 1) tax implications; 2) legal implications; and 3) practical implications. Let’s review …
Read MoreWeekly News Digest – November 6
The foreclosure wave has left many vacant homes on the market. These properties are perfect for the seasoned investor but also great for those looking to get into the game. How many properties will you get your hands on before …
Read MoreDo Hard Money Lenders Look at Credit? (we end the debate here)
Good topic, huh? This is a question we are asked about 50 times per day and it is a topic constantly being debated in the real estate investing community. I will answer this question with a question- does the hard …
Read MoreIs Your POA Just a PIA Or Simply DOA? – Loretta Part II (Sorry, This One’s Long)
By Jeff Shiller, Esq. I recently wrote about a new power of attorney law, dubbed “Loretta’s Law.” I explained about the new form of the POA and the duties imposed on agents. If you missed it, check it out here …
Read MoreVideo: How to Rob a Bank and Stay Out of Jail – Part II
I hope you enjoyed the first part of this video and now that you’ve had some time to let it sink in, I think its time for part 2. If you need a refresher, you can view he video again …
Read MoreWeekly News Digest – October 30
We at HMB Cribs hope you had a productive week (it was a hectic one around here). Here are some interesting news stories that you may have missed in the past week. Behind the Scenes with a Robo-Signer Are you …
Read MoreMagic 8-Ball – The Perfect Housing Predictor
I keep a magic 8-ball available on my desk to assist with all important decisions in my life. I gave up on the mirror on the wall after some poor judgment calls by the mirror led to divorce. Lately, I’ve …
Read MoreWeekly News Digest October 23
Bank of America Resumes Foreclosures One week after freezing foreclosure proceedings nationwide, Bank of America has decided that there weren’t any mistakes made on the reviewed cases and is now resuming its foreclosure process. Initially many thought the freeze would …
Read MoreYou, Sir, are no Don Draper. (I am going to vent a little on this one.)
Have you seen the show Mad Men? It’s great isn’t it? Don Draper is an awesome character. While there are many good business lessons to be learned on that show, I am not going into that today. I am also …
Read MoreDoes Anybody Know Where I Can Find Uneven Footwear?
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff fff I went to Target – Nope. fff I asked my greeter at Walmart – Nada. fff K-Mart? Sears? – Negative. fff Google? Yahoo? Bing? – Zilch. ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff Ever since I attended a recent real estate convention at the …
Read MorePoll: What would you do?
The robo-signers have gone haywire, signing every foreclosure they see. Some of the foreclosures were processed without the proper due diligence. Let’s say that you are President Obama. You need to make the choice on whether to put a nationwide …
Read MoreYou Can’t Have a Lifestyle Blog Without…(plus video clip)
EXERCISE! I know this subject isn’t new, by any means, but I feel I would be remiss if I didn’t devote some time to discussing exercise and how it can benefit your business. I am a HUGE believer in the …
Read MoreWho’s Loretta and Why do I Care?
By: Jeffrey Shiller, Esq. I knew yesterday was going to suck. Any day where I have to sit down for hours and type, format, review, cut and paste a new legal form from scratch, it sucks. On Oct. 1, 2010, …
Read MoreWeekly News Digest October 16
To keep our readers informed on current events, HMB Cribs will be providing a weekly news digest chronicling noteworthy stories from the past week. Don’t expect the usual boring news report though. Our stories are about things that may affect …
Read MoreWe Want Your Success Stories!
Have you had a recent successful real estate deal? We want to hear about it! Whether it’s a rehab/resell, wholesale, purchase of great cash flow property, land purchase, whatever. Just send in the following details to ben@hardmoneybankers.com and we’ll post …
Read MoreVideo: How to Rob a Bank and Stay Out of Jail
How can you get a pile of loot from the bank and not spend time in Club Fed? Easy – don’t get caught! I know I’m a smart ass – but all kidding aside, wouldn’t it feel like you robbed …
Read More
 |
 |
 |
|