Probate as a source for Investment: Today with those on the call we discussed how Probate can be an area for investment. We discussed how when owners of properties pass away, their property as an asset goes through the state or county probate courts. A judge presides over what happens to this asset and who receives the benefits. We discussed how we as investors can find out who the executor of the will might be for the property. We also can find out if they can sell the property “with or […]

Mortgage Rates hit a 2014 Low:   Today we had a discussion on many topics from the participants on the Graduate Call. We need to be aware of what the market is doing. According to CNNMoney: The average interest charged to borrowers for a 30-year, fixed rate loan fell to 4.21% from 4.29% last week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rate report. Rates have not been this low since the week of November 7, when they were at 4.16%. The 15-year, fixed rate mortgage, a popular loan for homeowners […]