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"When is an Owner Carry not and Owner Carry - non traditional deal structures to git 'er done..."

Published October, 2008

When you are using a lender, they will often tell you they will not allow an Owner Carry on this deal. Here are some structures that can give you an "Owner Carry Equivalent" at the close and everyone goes home happy.

"Close your next Commercial Property without a bank: The Owner Carry"

Published October, 2008

How to use an Owner Carry to close your next deal with out a bank or a new mortgage. Includes three power tips to get the deal done.

"Seller's Dirty Tricks and how to catch them in the act"

Published September, 2008

The three most common dirty tricks sellers pull on you as a buyer. PLUS the warning signs you are about to be had ... and ways to catch them in the act and turn the tables in your favor.

"Gross Rent Multiplier - the Rubber Chicken of Commercial Property Analysis"

Published June, 2008

Gross Rent Multiplier is about as useless as a Rubber Chicken in your Property Analysis process ... here's why

"Your Property Manager is the Strongest Member of your Investing Team"

Published May, 2008

Commercial Property Investing is a TEAM Sport and your Property Manager is - hands down - the strongest member of the team. Learn all the ways you can leverage the strengths of a quality property manager here ...

"Build Your Commercial Property Investing Team IN ONE NIGHT"

Published May, 2008

Commercial Property Investing is a TEAM Sport. Where can you find the experienced professionals you want on your team? Better yet, is there a way to build your Team in one night? You bet there is ... here's how...

"The Search for Upside"

Published April, 2008

We are all searching for extra profits ... in Commercial Property Investing this is called "Upside" or "Value Add". Find out how to find "Upside" and boost your profits by harvesting it ... here's how...

"Wipe the Lipstick Off that Pig"

Published March, 2008

You will quickly notice that Brokers paint the rosiest pictures of every property ... even if it is a dog. It's like putting Lipstick on a Pig. Well wipe that Lipstick off and let's get to business about what the property is Really Worth. Here's how...

"Don't Catch a Falling Knife"

Published March 26, 2008

The "Foreclosure Bus" promotions of some western real estate agents would have you think now is a great time to buy homes in foreclosure. But wait a minute... the single family market is in a free fall ... its the proverbial "falling knife". Don't get hurt.

"Ripples of the Credit Crunch"

Published March 12, 2008

The losses of the Wall Street firms and the big lenders aren't the most important numbers to know ... even though the press really likes to shout them out. It's the ripples that hurt ... that is the amount of money NOT available for lending because of the losses. Money NOT there when you need it. Here's a study telling you just how much.

"Focus or Fail in Commercial Property"

Published February 27th, 2008

A tight Niche Focus is absolutely necessary for success in Commercial Property Investing. Here are three steps to creating your own Focus and the four profit boosting benefits of a tight Niche Focus. Focus or Fail.

"The Profit Premium for Quality Property Management"

Published February 1st, 2008

How much additional profit - in hard dollars - can you expect from quality Property Management? Here is the first study we have ever seen that answers this age old question. A MUST READ and a real eye opener.

"2008 is the Best Time to Buy Commercial Property"

Published January 30th,2008

We give you four reasons we are seeing develop that all point to 2008 being a fantastic time to buy Commercial Property. No matter what you hear in the national press... recession, credit crunch, the consumer losing confidence ... keep looking for quality Commercial Purchases and you will absolutely be rewarded in the long run.

The Retail Bubble is Strike Three

Published January 16th, 2008

The Residential Market Crater is Strike One. The Credit Crunch is Strike Two. We see strong evidence of a Retail Bubble that is lining up to be Strike Three. Don't swing at that pitch! See three reasons to avoid Retail for the forseeable future and why we are so bullish on Multifamily.

"Divine Intervention"

Published November 14th, 2007

The Residential Market collapse has sellers burying statues of the Saints to bring in a buyer. We gave you several links to get your own Divine Intervention Kit and contrasted this will the strength of the Dallas Multifamily Market.

"A Spicy Profit Recipe"

Published October 25th 2007

When we heard about a tasty new Commercial Property Business Plan from one of our members we got it right out in the next newsletter.

"Lender's Shell Games"

Published October 10th 2007

When Commercial Lenders began to mess with buyers near the close we told our subscribers just what games we were seeing and how to respond to get the loan terms you need.

"The Fed's Scared and You Win"

Published September 26th 2007

After the Federal Reserve's first rate cut of 2007 we told you what they were afraid of and sounded the Multifamily "BUY" horn.

"Bozo the Banker"

Published September 14th 2007

When lenders panic they can be real Bozo's ... here is just one example.


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Investortours Article Archives... News, tools and tips born from our "street level experience" in Commercial Property Investment. Want to use OUR Articles in YOUR Newsletter ? Here is an exclusive benefit for you as a member of our Investortours Community. You have our permission to reprint and republish these articles to your own database under one simple condition. You must publish the whole article including the "Bio Box" at the very end. [BTW: we have a service that alerts us whenever our information is published on the web... so please observe our one simple condition] "When is an Owner Carry not and Owner Carry - non traditional deal structures to git 'er done..." Published October, 2008 When you are using a lender, they will often tell you they will not allow an Owner Carry on this deal. Here are some structures that can give you an "Owner Carry Equivalent" at the close and everyone goes home happy. "Close your next Commercial Property without a bank: The Owner Carry" Published October, 2008 How to use an Owner Carry to close your next deal with out a bank or a new mortgage. Includes three power tips to get the deal done. "Seller's Dirty Tricks and how to catch them in the act" Published September, 2008 The three most common dirty tricks sellers pull on you as a buyer. PLUS the warning signs you are about to be had ... and ways to catch them in the act and turn the tables in your favor. "Gross Rent Multiplier - the Rubber Chicken of Commercial Property Analysis" Published June, 2008 Gross Rent Multiplier is about as useless as a Rubber Chicken in your Property Analysis process ... here's why "Your Property Manager is the Strongest Member of your Investing Team" Published May, 2008 Commercial Property Investing is a TEAM Sport and your Property Manager is - hands down - the strongest member of the team. Learn all the ways you can leverage the strengths of a quality property manager here ... "Build Your Commercial Property Investing Team IN ONE NIGHT" Published May, 2008 Commercial Property Investing is a TEAM Sport. Where can you find the experienced professionals you want on your team? Better yet, is there a way to build your Team in one night? You bet there is ... here's how... "The Search for Upside" Published April, 2008 We are all searching for extra profits ... in Commercial Property Investing this is called "Upside" or "Value Add". Find out how to find "Upside" and boost your profits by harvesting it ... here's how... "Wipe the Lipstick Off that Pig" Published March, 2008 You will quickly notice that Brokers paint the rosiest pictures of every property ... even if it is a dog. It's like putting Lipstick on a Pig. Well wipe that Lipstick off and let's get to business about what the property is Really Worth. Here's how... "Don't Catch a Falling Knife" Published March 26, 2008 The "Foreclosure Bus" promotions of some western real estate agents would have you think now is a great time to buy homes in foreclosure. But wait a minute... the single family market is in a free fall ... its the proverbial "falling knife". Don't get hurt. "Ripples of the Credit Crunch" Published March 12, 2008 The losses of the Wall Street firms and the big lenders aren't the most important numbers to know ... even though the press really likes to shout them out. It's the ripples that hurt ... that is the amount of money NOT available for lending because of the losses. Money NOT there when you need it. Here's a study telling you just how much. "Focus or Fail in Commercial Property" Published February 27th, 2008 A tight Niche Focus is absolutely necessary for success in Commercial Property Investing. Here are three steps to creating your own Focus and the four profit boosting benefits of a tight Niche Focus. Focus or Fail. "The Profit Premium for Quality Property Management" Published February 1st, 2008 How much additional profit - in hard dollars - can you expect from quality Property Management? Here is the first study we have ever seen that answers this age old question. A MUST READ and a real eye opener. "2008 is the Best Time to Buy Commercial Property" Published January 30th,2008 We give you four reasons we are seeing develop that all point to 2008 being a fantastic time to buy Commercial Property. No matter what you hear in the national press... recession, credit crunch, the consumer losing confidence ... keep looking for quality Commercial Purchases and you will absolutely be rewarded in the long run. The Retail Bubble is Strike Three Published January 16th, 2008 The Residential Market Crater is Strike One. The Credit Crunch is Strike Two. We see strong evidence of a Retail Bubble that is lining up to be Strike Three. Don't swing at that pitch! See three reasons to avoid Retail for the forseeable future and why we are so bullish on Multifamily. "Divine Intervention" Published November 14th, 2007 The Residential Market collapse has sellers burying statues of the Saints to bring in a buyer. We gave you several links to get your own Divine Intervention Kit and contrasted this will the strength of the Dallas Multifamily Market. "A Spicy Profit Recipe" Published October 25th 2007 When we heard about a tasty new Commercial Property Business Plan from one of our members we got it right out in the next newsletter. "Lender's Shell Games" Published October 10th 2007 When Commercial Lenders began to mess with buyers near the close we told our subscribers just what games we were seeing and how to respond to get the loan terms you need. "The Fed's Scared and You Win" Published September 26th 2007 After the Federal Reserve's first rate cut of 2007 we told you what they were afraid of and sounded the Multifamily "BUY" horn. "Bozo the Banker" Published September 14th 2007 When lenders panic they can be real Bozo's ... here is just one example.