Bernard Zick's

Advice for the Impatient Investor

For real estate investors who don't have time or money to waste!  

December 2004

Editors: Bernard "Barney" Zick bernard@zick.com, Karen Zick and Amy McIntee

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In this issue:

Getting Started

Advanced Strategies

Having Fun Financing Commercial and Investment Deals

The Ultimate Foreclosure System Tele-Training and Coaching Series

The Platinum Adds a Plus; Changing Times and the Program Changes

Upcoming Events

Getting Started:

Q. Barney, in “Hidden Profits thru Real Estate Options” you said you could file the Notice of Option that is recorded with an attached Deed of Trust? (I am doing an option on Monday; and I can’t find such a thing anywhere in this material that I bought from you.)

Thanks,
Ken

A.
Most states allow for that state’s normal deed of trust to be used to “secure an agreement.” So you can use any “standard” deed of trust used in your state.  I would still get the Notice of Option notarized even if you file it with the DOT. You can use the Notice of Option you have in the materials, (page 15, I think).


Some states require a copy of the document that the DOT secures.  Some do not.  If you get to the county Recorder of Deed and they give you a hard time, you have notarized the Notice of Option and just record that without the deed of trust.  Remember, you do have a deed of trust signed and notarized too.


If your state does not need an exact copy, just write in the description “to secure an option agreement of even date” where it calls for you to describe the note.  (Texas requires that the deed of trust be used only to secure a debt. You can work around that.  If you need help and you own Hidden Profits, email me and I will tell you how.)

 

BZ



Q.  Barney, once my ROTH owns my option, can it sell just the option? In other words, can my IRA sell its $5K option for say $15K to a corporation who then also buys the real estate itself, and then sells that real estate for a profit? In other words, can my IRA make a profit on the option; and then the corporation makes a profit on the property?

 

Kenny

 

A.  The technical answer is yes; your IRA can sell the option and make a profit. But it can’t sell the option to a corporation of yours. It has to be an independent third party. And you can not do in two steps what is not legal to do in one!

BZ



Q.  Hello Mr. Zick, I am a young investor just starting out. I have found a 48 unit apartment complex for $1,000,000 in an area where the apartments should rent for $350 to $450. What would the best loan for financing be and what kind of a down payment would I have to have to get said loan. I think I may have to get a private loan for the down payment but the passive income just looks too good to pass up. Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time.

 

Sincerely,

Damon

 

A.  Lenders typically like to see 20% minimum as a down payment; 30 is much better. However, when there is upside potential, and the buyer has a track record, all sorts of better deals are possible. I have seen 95% financing on an income property with a good story…and with the right buyer 100%. Best you do not get a loan for the down payment because that would not be acceptable to a lender. You will need to have an equity investor and I might be able to help there. The rents you quoted are low and the price is high by comparison. Lower price rentals are doing poorly in Houston and many other cities. Too many “A” class apartments have been built and the “C” tenants have moved in to “B” class and “B” into “A” class. So be careful of vacancy numbers and ability to keep it rented. When you get closer on the deal, let me know and we can get you the loan.

 

Here is a great suggestion. Get our “Income Property Boot Camp” which was recorded live, completely edited and a very useful course book, detailing all the examples that were put on the board, and bound in a two part set. It covers in large part, the seven ways to value a property. This way you will know when you have really found a deal.

 

(P.S. You would have paid $1995 to attend our Income Property Boot Camp and would not have had as good of notes as you get with the set.  That is a blessing AND a savings.)

 

BZ




Q.  I was not able to get going on an apartment because I didn’t move fast enough. I have found another.  This one is more expensive but it is two blocks from the State University. I will send more details as I get them. My question is how does an equity investor for the down payment work? Or where can I read about doing such a thing. I know you are busy and I really appreciate your time.

Sincerely,
Donald

 

A.  Donald, we talk about equity investors in the Hidden Profits album and in the Income Property Boot Camp set. We can get you a loan most every time; however, you will have to get the equity investor. Unless it is a deal with super upside potential and then we might find the investor for you. There is a lot of work to putting a deal together and the more you do the larger the share you will be able to command.

The Down Payment Partner is a passive investor. They put up the money and you do the work. In my typical model, I tell them they will get their money back first then we will split the profits. Successful business owners have money but no time to look for investments. They make good buyers of DPP deals. Get back to us when you are closer on your deal.

BZ
 

Advanced Strategies:

Q.  Barney, I would appreciate your advice on this situation: A couple showed me the 2B/ 2BA/ Den/ LR/ FR Condo (in a big bldg with pool, gym, etc.).  On the title are the woman, two sisters and the mother (money will be 25% each - mother and three sisters).  Listed at $215K (since 03/2004); reduced from $225K (worth a bit more).  The condo is in good shape, good carpet, wallpaper, paint, glass on closet doors, etc.  It’s paid off!  Equity = $215K.  After 5% Realtor ($10,750), 3% Closing ($6,450) and 4% Nego ($8,600) Equity = $189,200.  She wanted more as she still wanted to pay the realtor for her help.  The money will be split into four; mother is in assisted care ($7000/month!).  One daughter is in CA and two here in IL.  With four names on title, any problems?  How would I handle this?  I offered $190K (could sell on 2 yr LO or Land Contract for $230+).  I suggested she get loan for amount and I will take over the payments (Is that the only way?).  I talked to Karen about the interest only loan; but that will be 70% LTV.  In one of the CDs you talked about multiple notes (four notes?).

 

Thanks,

Sam

 

A.  Sam, I would have started with offering four notes secured by one DOT or mortgage. That way they all get their share. Sell it with showing them the taxes are delayed and if they put it in a bank, they would lose less because taxes would be paid out first due to a cash out sale and that the interest rate on savings is puny. Also point out that most people that get a lump of cash have nothing to show for it two years later. This is a forced saving program. Also, your idea of her putting on the note is good. Try to give the Realtor a listing on something else to pay them or on the lease option sale to delay paying them. Or, give the Realtor a note on the property as a second that comes due when the lease option is funded.

BZ



Q.  Barney, I have a man willing to sell me his 4-plex; but his buddy just sold his 4-plex and took a $185K tax bite, so he doesn’t want that to happen to him. He thinks his only way out is to exchange it. He’s been taking depreciation on it for 25 years, so he says the recapture will cost him. He says even if he lease options it to me that he’ll have a tax bite. What kind of offer can I make him that will give him a minimal or zero tax consequence other than an exchange?

 

Kenny

 

A.  If he lease options to you he has no tax bite until you buy. He can trade it to someone else with your lease option intact and it will still be a 1031 exchange. So a lease option will put off the tax and if you give him notice that you will be buying, he can do a 1031 with the cash he will be getting. A second way to lower taxes is to get a long term interest only loan. But then when you pay the loan it WILL be taxable and nothing can be done.

BZ
 

Having Fun Financing Commercial and Investment Deals

As you must know by now, Karen Zick is a pro at finding loans for one to four family residential deals. These are what I call “residential rentals” or owner occupied properties. I do not participate in that operation. Karen runs it. I do help with the training but that is all.

My love is financing larger commercial and investment deals. Over the last 30 years, I have had to structure and finance so many “impossible to do” deals that they have become common place for me.

In this regard, for 2005 I am stepping up these activities. We are looking for more office space right now and bringing in our own loan processor and staff. I have a young guy that is a very successful loan broker who is coming in with me in this new venture. (More on him later.) But for now, you need to know, if you did not know before, we are “open for business.” No deal is too large. We even do large hard money deals. Don just closed one for $11,000,000 last month...on land, if you can believe that!

For 2005 and the future we will be building that part of our business and doing fewer seminars and fewer single family deals. Most of those deals can be handled by my joint venture people anyway.

Our new web site is still under construction. If you want to get a preview, go to www.realvestfunding.com.  Watch for more on this subject, especially in our newsletter that comes out on December 15th. That issue is more about mortgages anyway.

BZ

The Ultimate Foreclosure System Tele-Training and Coaching Series

If you have any interest in foreclosures you have got to read this message. My friends Michelle and Richard Odessey have created a 12-week foreclosure tele-training and coaching series that you must attend.
 
The calls started on Monday November 22nd and continue weekly for the next 3 months. 


CONTINUING TELE-COACHING PROGRAM

We are bringing faculty and more in to your home for you to learn from and plan your business strategies going forward.
 
Register N0W for our Unique, High-Power 12 Session Tele- Coaching Series. We'll be covering all aspects of making huge profits in the coming foreclosure epidemic, including:
 
 * Preforeclosures
 * Short Sales
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 * Tax Liens
 * Getting the Money to Fund your deals
 * Asset protection in foreclosure
 * Multi-family foreclosures
 * And more..

 
ASK YOUR QUESTIONS TO FIND OUT:
 
 --> A step-by-step system to follow for successful short
 sales
 
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 --> Who to contact for the short sale, how to get banks to
 talk to you, and to return your phone calls
 
 --> How even a novice with Mark's system can do this, starting
 with no experience, credit or background in
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 --> How to negotiate with banks. How to get loss
 mitigation reps to cooperate with you.
 
 --> How to get the best deal and how to get to bottom line
 quickly.
 
 --> And Much, Much, More...
 
The Ultimate Foreclosure System Tele-Training and Coaching Series :
 
It's only $147 - that's only $12 a call! However, you must register now. We want each of you to get your individual questions answered so we are limiting participation to only 100 students. Just register N0W and you will be sent all the call in information and how to enter the virtual classroom.
 

PROFIT-MAKING ADVICE, MASTERMINDING, REPLAYS
 
In addition to 90 minutes of prof!t-making advice that each of these mega-successful investors use everyday in their business, you can listen to all the other faculty from the Ultimate Foreclosure System.
 
Your registration gives you exclusive entry into your own virtual classroom to mastermind with fellow students, submit questions and listen to replays of sessions you missed or want to review. So, even if you're joining after the start of the series, your classroom will contain all the sessions that you can listen to at your convenience.

 
The tele-slots are filling up fast, however there is still time to join our 12 week Foreclosure Tele-Training Series if you act now.
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Just choose the Audios with Free Tele-Training Tuition option when you Register N0W for the Tele-Training Series.
 
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Best of Success,
 
Michelle
 
Michelle Odessey
support@UltimateForeclosureSystem.com
770-338-2797
 
P.S. Because we want you to get your individual questions answered, we are limiting attendance to the first 100 registrants. Register N0W to reserve your tele-slot.
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It Pays to Attend and Costs to Miss Out

Just to let you know, we are putting into place a new policy. When you sign up for a  boot camp, we will get your credit card information. If you DO NOT show up, we will be charging you a “no show” fee. This is done throughout the industry. We pay for room size, order coffee and hire help depending on the number of people signed up. In order to keep costs in line, this "no show" fee will be in effect from now on.




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Remember: You may be my student, you may be my best friend and I MAY love you…but, I am not a lawyer.  I am not YOUR real estate broker.  You are not my client.  This e-mail is not intended as legal, real estate or accounting advice.



 

Next Mortgage Business Builder Boot Camp

 

San Diego, CA

Fri., Sat. & Sun., December 3rd, 4th & 5th

 

Details below…

 



Upcoming Events

 

Mortgage Business Builder Boot Camps

 

December 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2004 in San Diego

 

Courtyard by Marriott
717 South Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-792-8200

 

Click here to register for a Mortgage Business Builder Boot Camp.



"Financing Your Next Best Deal" Help Days


Sat., Dec. 11th

Tampa, FL

 

Sun., Dec. 12th

Orlando, FL

 

Click here to register: 

"Financing Your Next Best Deal" Help Day

 




Go to www.zickhomeloans.com  for  more information and select "Contact Us" or call our office at 800-677-3253.


Questions?  Send us an email or call 800-677-3253.


Go to Barney's Website for more information about educational events and materials.

Go to Karen's Website to apply for a 1-4 family loan or join us as a mortgage loan originator.

Go to  Zick Investment Properties to sell us a property or get a web site to sell your properties.


OUR ALL FUND MORTGAGE /FREEDOM EQUITY GROUP TRAINING NOT ONLY CAN PAY YOU BACK ALL THE COSTS, IT CAN PAY YOU BACK FAR MORE THAN YOU INVESTED!

ABOUT PARTICIPATION…

We have done two fantastic three-day Mortgage Business Builder Boot Camps and now we are ready to bust the seams out with our December San Diego Training!

The first one was in Chicago in September. The second one was in Houston. Next, we're headed to San Diego…


Cost

The cost of the training is $2195. You can pay it all at once. However, I believe in our program and know if you work our program you will make lots of money. So here is the deal. I’ll bet two-thirds of that on your success…

- If you are signed up under us, you can attend for $695 up front and we will take $500 out of each of your first three loans to complete the follow up training.
- If you are not signed up under us, but under someone else, you can pay $695 at registration and attend the event, and pay your recruiter the $500 per loan or get a consulting help package from us for the same.
- If you are not signed up at all, you must pay $695 to attend, but you can only attend the first two days. If you sign up for Freedom Equity Group/ All Fund during the two days you can stay for the third day which is our Marketing and Sales Program.  So the bottom line is, get signed up and plan on attending.


By the way, if you are already with Freedom Equity Group/All Fund with a different recruiter, you can send your recruits for training. They pay us the $695 you will get the three training loans and paid $500 for each.

In fact, anyone on our team that attends can do the same with their recruits. So you see, you are better off going to our training in two ways.  First, you get trained, secondly, you will get paid for signing up for someone for training when you help with their first three loans!

Our hope is that you will catch fire in this business and by the time you do the first three loans you have made all your educational investment back. So, bottom line, if you work the program there is no cost; it pays!


Husbands, wives and children

If you want to bring one of these into the business, great! If they are signed up and a part of the business, they pay just like you do. And, we will do the training loans with them too.

If they are just assisting you with the business, they can attend for $295 to cover our room costs, coffee breaks, etc.

If your child is between 14 and 18 years old, really interested, and can pay attention (don’t you dare drag them there!), they can attend for $50. Children over 18 can pay the $295. Where else can you attend a three day event and learn a business for so little?

The book you will receive will be for studying after the event. We will have a fill-in outline that everyone will receive. There will be one book for each full-paying participant.


More than your money back!

If you are signed up under us, you can return to attend the training for free. All you have to do is bring someone you signed up under you!

Think about it. When you return with your recruit, you get to come for free, they pay us the $695, but YOU collect the $500 per loan when training THEM on their first three loans.


For us, we get our costs covered. It costs us at a MINIMUM $695 per person to put on a three day event. We don’t really make money unless you or your associates you sign up make money with placing loans.

They get profits from placing loans, giving them their educational investment back. You get trained associates, we build our shop. It is a win-win deal all around.

Guess what? Your associates can do the same. They can come back for free bringing as many people as they want AS LONG AS THOSE PEOPLE ARE SIGNED UP under them! You get the picture.

Will the ground floor be empty?

You are getting in on the ground floor, so you may be asking yourself…will the ground floor be empty of content? Since we are new at doing these trainings, will we be learning how to train on your dime?

Absolutely not. First of all, Barney will be at the first three trainings talking about Sales and Marketing. He spent 15 years teaching these topics to businesses from New York Stock Exchange firms down to a two-man firm in England. This is a secret part of his career not known to most real estate investors. His results have been staggering. One firm, a national blood testing company, said that after his training, sales rose 15% over their previously best month ever. The English direct mail company, that made over a million a year, got the biggest boost ever from Barney’s ideas, and that is after five years of searching for the best consulting in England and putting their ideas to play. Barney increased their profit margin!

Secondly, we have one of the best company trainers coming out to teach the two technical days. You will learn how to present our best loan to prospects, how to present the opportunity to recruits and how to do the loan paper work. It will be an information packed event.


Best way to sign up…

Do it via our web site and we will follow-up or do it by calling our office 800-677-3253.

Do it today!

Click here to register for an upcoming  Mortgage Business Builder Boot Camp.



The Platinum Adds a Plus; Changing Times and the Program Changes

We have had 20 people go through our first Platinum program. We are now ready for the second stage. For those of you who have followed this, my goal is to have 100 Platinums by 2009 and do deals with at least half of them (those that want to stay in the program) for the rest of my business life.

The program has been a learning experience for me. One positive is I discovered is just how much help I can give these people with a short amount of guidance. The only negative is that the kind of person that becomes an investor tends to hold strong opinions and ask tons of questions which does not always work well when you want to move quickly through deals.

The new program will be the Platinum and the Platinum Plus. The Platinum will cost $9995 and will get you over $10,000 worth of materials, lifetime access to seminar and boot camps, and six months of consulting that you can start and stop as you wish.

The Platinum Plus will also include my buying a property for you (or with you) or personal one on one help with your deal or training your staff. But I am not sure what all you might want.

Let me put it differently. If you were sitting on Santa’s lap, and he said…what help would you want with building your real estate fortune, what would that be? Would you want to spend a week with Barney’s staff looking for and doing deals? Would you want a special private event with top experts to give you one on one help in some place like Hawaii? Just what would you want?

All replies will be appreciated and kept in confidence. I will not ask you about joining the Platinum program unless that is what you want. I really just want to get some ideas of what you folks need and how I can help you.

Thanks!

BZ



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