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š„ Intro: The Magic Of Sub-To Deals (and the Math Thatāll Make You Drool)
Issue #29: The Underground Guide To Finding Deals Without Deep Pockets
Let me tell you a secret:
You can control real estate without qualifying for a mortgage, putting 20% down, or showing a single tax return.
Itās called a Subject-To deal ā and itās what every broke-but-determined investor needs in their back pocket right now. Especially when you can find leads for as little as $0.16 each (more on that in a minute).
In this issue, weāre digging deep into how Subject-To deals work, why theyāre exploding in this market, and how to flip them without being a landlord or a loan-signer.
And if you want step-by-step help doing your first one, Iāll show you how to get into our full Sub-To training for 30% off before this weekend.
But first ā letās talk about the deal everyone else missed.
š§ Curated: What Do You Do When a Seller Says āI Just Want Outā?
Hereās a trend Iām seeing in the wild:
More and more sellers are saying things like:
āI donāt care about the equity, just take over the payments.ā
āCan you just make this go away?ā
āI need out before next monthās payment hits.ā
These are perfect Subject-To opportunities ā but most investors miss them because theyāre too busy pitching ācash.ā
Wrong move.
Instead, ask:
āWhat would have to happen for me to take this off your plate today?ā
Then listen for pain and look for leverage. Youāll often find that the sellerās motivation isnāt price ā itās peace of mind.
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š Why Sub-To Deals Are Exploding Right Now
We're in the perfect storm:
š Sellers are overleveraged with low-rate loans they can't afford
š Buyers still want homes but canāt qualify for 7%+ mortgages
šø You donāt need your own cash or credit to make money on the spread
You get the house.
The seller gets relief.
The buyer gets a home.
Everybody wins (except the bank, which is fine).
š§ The Sub-To Formula (with Real Numbers)
Letās walk through a real-world example so you can see how this actually plays out.
š¹ The Sellerās Situation:
Mortgage balance: $204,000
Interest rate: 3.5%
Monthly payment: $1,165 (PITI)
Behind 1 month
No equity. Just stress. Wants out.
You offer to:
Catch up the payment
Take over the mortgage āsubject toā
Deed the house into a trust
You donāt assume the loan. You just start paying it ā like a grown-up.
š¹ The Exit Strategy: Lease Option
You turn around and offer the property on a lease with an option to buy.
Your buyer:
Pays $14,000 down
Pays $1,595/month rent
Has 24 months to buy for $239,000
š° Letās Do the Dealology Math
Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Buyer Down Payment | $14,000 |
Monthly Spread ($1,595 - $1,165) x 24 months | $10,320 |
Back-End Profit (239K - 204K) | $35,000 |
Estimated Exit Closing Costs | -$9,000 |
Total Gross Profit | $50,320 |
Initial Catch-Up Payment | -$1,165 |
Final Profit | $49,155 |
š§ But What About the āDue-On-Saleā Clause?
Ah yes, the dreaded boogeyman.
Hereās the deal:
Yes, most mortgages have a due-on-sale clause
No, itās not illegal to violate it ā itās a contractual issue, not a criminal one
Banks rarely call loans due if payments are being made
And if youāre smart (like using a land trust and a solid exit plan), itās just not something to be afraid of.
The risk is real ā but manageable. And the upside? Huge.
š 7 Real-World Tips For Rookie Sub-To Investors
Use the 12 magic words early:
Stop negotiating ā start diagnosing.
Sellers donāt want your offer. They want to be understood.Always talk like a consultant, not a buyer.
Youāre not āclosing deals.ā Youāre solving problems.Let the buyer pay everyone.
You donāt need money. You need control.Use a trust to take title.
Privacy and peace of mind ā for you and the seller.Always get a title search.
Don't be a rookie who inherits tax liens.Have an exit plan before you enter.
Lease option? Assignment? Retail sale? Know your move before you close.
š Outro: This Market Was Built for Sub-To Deals ā Are You Ready?
If youāve ever said:
āI want to invest, but I donāt have the cash or creditā¦ā
Then Subject-To is your golden ticket.
The banks donāt need to know you exist.
You donāt need a partner.
You donāt need a construction crew.
Just a seller who wants out, and a buyer who wants in.
And right now, you can learn the entire system ā scripts, contracts, step-by-step walkthroughs ā for 30% off here:
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