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March 13, 2013Believe it or not, anyone can invest in real estate even if they do not have any cash on hand. There are plenty of investment properties available. If you are fortunate to have found one of these pieces of property, do not think for one moment that you could not buy that property as an investment. There are several options for people in your same situation.
- Speak with someone who is interested in investing in real estate but not interested in doing the footwork. You can use their money for the investment and then split the profit when you decide to sell. Keep in mind, you will be the one doing all of the labor.
- Take out a second mortgage on your own home. If you have cash on hand, you will be more likely to get a better deal on the property that you are considering. Keep in mind that you will basically be starting over on your mortgage payment. It may even go up a little. This is why you need to be very careful with the investment decisions that you make.
- If you can find a home that is going into foreclosure, the owner may be willing to allow you to move in and take over their monthly mortgage payment. This way, they do not have a bad mark on their credit score. You have a place to live without a down payment or any closing costs. It works out for everyone involved.
- Pull money from your retirement plan. Once again, it is important to think about the consequences of your actions if you do something like this. However, if you can get an amazing deal on a piece of property, it is well worth every penny. If you end up selling the property for a profit, you may consider putting the money back so that you do not suffer when it comes time to retire. In the meantime, you just picked up a home without a mortgage payment.
There is no longer any reason for homeowners to have a monthly mortgage payment. If you are willing to take some chances, you can easily find a beautiful home for a reasonable price. Keep in mind that real estate investing is not something that happens overnight. It is something that could take months to accomplish.
Shelly Henderson
Shelly calls herself a “Charlottean” because her family has been there since her elementary school days. She serves as Henderson Properties’ co-founder, along with her husband Phil, managing the day-to-day operations, social media branding and leadership development. Her different life experiences, both positive and challenging, earned the title to her first book Starting From Scratch. Shelly has a servant’s heart and leads her company with purpose and passion. She is mom to two sons who continue as young adults to make her heart swell.