They finally figured out that we are not the enemy. For more than a year real estate investors have been called very nasty names, been blamed for the housing market and been generally dismissed as ‘the problem’. There is no doubt that speculators contributed to the current state of the economy. But in most cases, we were just trying to capitalize on certain opportunities. I think that is what makes this country great. And the truth is, investors, if given the opportunity, will help the housing market settle down and turn around. Why, because we will buy.
So, last week, FNMA announced on their website that the 4 loan limit has been removed, and, under favorable circumstances, they will allow an investor to have up to 10 loans. This is great news for investors who are picking up foreclosures and other distressed properties and keeping them for rental or selling on lease-options.
You can get all of the details at FNMA’s website by clicking here.
What does this mean? Well, certainly it is not an end to the credit crunch, however, if you have some cash and good credit, you can own more properties and ensure your ability to prosper when all of the dust settles. Let’s face it, people have to live somewhere, and someone needs to provide that housing. Now please let me remind you. Being a landlord is not rocket science, but you should take some time (and probably some money) to learn how to be an effective landlord, so that your tenants help make you wealthy instead of miserable. I’m actually in the process of getting ready to write a home study course for landlording – but it will be awhile before it is finished. Come to think of it, I have to finish my negotiating course first.
Are you ready to buy more now? Are you interested in Las Vegas real estate? (You should be.) Drop me a line and let’s see what we can find you. Visit me at www.MyFastEasySale.com
