Wholesaling Questions Please Help

I am a newbie to the wholesaling process, but definetly want to get started. I have access to some pre-foreclosures in the Metro Detroit area. I am real estate licensed so I can do my own Comps. I also have 11 years of construction background (framing, roofing, drywall etc.) so I can estimate the cost of repairs if needed. The sales contract that I use states that I can assign the contract. Some of these homes have $30-100k+ in equity.
MY QUESTION IS...
Can I just approach these owners & offer to purchase their property at aprox $10,000+ above what they owe. Then assign the contract over to a buyer at a higher price? or is there a better approach?
Also what is the typical amount you charge the buyer to assign the contract over to them?
Also in another article Jeffrey Adam talked about an "EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT".
What is this and has anyone else used this approach?


Thank you for any help.
Mike

Comments(7)

  • dealfinder8th February, 2005

    Welcome Mike,

    I do not know what state you are in but my first question is, Are you making the Homeowner aware that you are a licensed real estate agent? Secondly, have you discussed your real estate investment activities with your broker? If so, what is his/her response?

    Dave
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  • webuyhousesmi8th February, 2005

    dealfinder: Metro-Detroit is in Michigan. Where is Ramona Canada (CA)?

  • fip2u7th February, 2005

    hello, hwould 2000

    I came her tonight to ask this form the same exact question!
    I too am looking for an investor-friendly escrow ,and title services in Cleveland, Ohio to work with for assigining deals.

    Have you found one yet? If so who? Have you tried looking for a good real estate attorney that will handle the escrow instead of the traditional company?

    Would like to have futher contact with you on this very interesting strategy. Have you had much success with assignments?

  • hwould20008th February, 2005

    I appreciate it. I guess since were the only guys from Cleveland on the board, we have make our mark. Please keep me posted.

  • profyt778th February, 2005

    Hey guys. You should try North star Title. It is downton in the warehouse district. they work with numerous Investors in Cleveland and should be able to handle anything from double closes to 1031 exchanges. The contact info is:

    959 W St. Clair Avenue
    Suite 200
    Cleveland, OH 44113

    Phone: 216-623-3655
    Fax: 216-623-3644
    Toll Free: 1-866-STAR-043

  • hwould20008th February, 2005

    Everyone watch out for the Cleveland Connection!! Good leads everyone! I am going to call these places first thing in the morning, hopefully I will have a deal by tomorrow night 8-)

    We have to get together and make some money. Thanks again.

  • hwould20008th February, 2005

    Breaking News, Breaking News......

    In quest for a title company I received an email from someone who refered me to company that handles assignments however all three parties must sign a disclosure.

    In my opinion thats worst than a double close if you ask me. What do you guys think?

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