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Introduction You’ve locked up a great wholesale deal. Your end buyer has signed, the title’s being processed, and you’re days—or weeks—away from closing. So now comes the question: Do you wait to get paid at closing, or use an assignment fee advance to access funds now? While both options are valid, the right one depends … Continued

Introduction For wholesalers, waiting on a closing to collect your assignment fee can slow down momentum, limit marketing budgets, and delay locking up new deals. But what if you could tap into that fee sooner—without taking on risky debt? That’s the idea behind assignment fee advances, a short-term, deal-based funding tool. When structured properly, they … Continued

Introduction Funding an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is a critical step in business acquisitions, but many buyers make mistakes that delay or even derail their deals. From using the wrong funding source to failing to protect EMD funds in escrow, these missteps can be costly. By understanding these common EMD funding mistakes and learning how … Continued

Introduction In business acquisitions, Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) serve as a commitment from buyers, demonstrating serious intent while securing the deal. However, many investors face challenges in funding EMDs without draining their liquidity. Transactional funding provides a strategic solution, allowing buyers to leverage short-term EMD funding without putting their own capital at risk. This article … Continued

Introduction In the dynamic world of real estate wholesaling, the strategic use of Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) and transactional funding can be game-changers. This week, we delve into simulated case studies where Foresight Properties excelled by providing transactional funding in various deals. These case studies demonstrate the effective use of EMD and double-close funding in … Continued

Foresight Properties: Hello, and welcome to our special series on real estate wholesaling. Today, we’re thrilled to have Jonathan Morales, a renowned expert in transactional funding, joining us. Jonathan, thank you for taking the time to share your insights. Jonathan Morales: It’s a pleasure to be here. I’m excited to discuss the nuances of transactional … Continued

Understanding EMD Funding and Transactional Funding In real estate wholesaling, strategies like Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) and Transactional Funding are key, but they differ significantly. EMD serves as a good faith deposit, while Transactional Funding, especially in the form of double-close funding, offers short-term financial support for consecutive transactions. Pros and Cons of EMD Funding … Continued