Author Archives: Wendy Patton

Knowing How Long a Property Has Been Vacant

This is one sure way to know how long a property has been vacant.

Can You Lease Option Multifamily Properties?

Here are some great ideas on how to get into your first small apartment deal, using lease-option financing.

Shortsale Investing Deals

Investment expert Wendy Patton gives you invaluable tips on shortsales!

Lease Options for Bank Owned Properties – REOs

What’s lease option expert Wendy Patton’s take on REO lease option deals?

Lease Option Education: Investing Questions

Wendy Patton answers frequently asked questions on lease options.

Insurance for Lease Options

Wendy Patton answers your questions about lease options and how to get insurance on your deals.

Lease Option: Deal or No Deal?

Is this a good lease option or wholesale lease option? This is from one of my lease option coaching students:
Question:
I spoke with a prospect this morning. I have had several conversations with her and she and her husband both really like the idea of lease optioning with me. It is my goal to find the [...]

Lease Options for Handy Man Deals and Much More

Question:
Can you use lease options to get properties that need repairs? Or should you not use lease options for that?
Answer:
Yes you can but I would be very careful if you are going to do the repairs. You really don’t want to put money into properties you don’t own (or very rarely). I have done this [...]

Insurance for Lease Options: Questions and Answers

Wendy Patton answers your questions about lease option insurance.

1031 Exchanges: The Essential Guide

Real estate investment expert Wendy Patton discusses all the ins and outs of 1031 tax exchanges.