Christopher McClatchey's (cashflowinvestor) Blog

Get this!  I attended a meeting today in Brevard County Florida.  The County Government set forth their program to distribute the Federal Stimulus Money.  The mandate from HUD is that the money must be spent in designated areas where there are a lot of Foreclosures.  The County intends to buy 61 ...

Saw this in an email.  Thought I'd share. Subj: LOUISIANA LAND TITLE  THIS IS HOW RIDICULOUS BUYING PROPERTY CAN BE.  AND IN A RARE TURN OF EVENTS, YOU GOTTA LOVE THIS LAWYER!Louisiana Land TitlePart of rebuilding New Orleans caused residents often to be challenged with the task of tracing home t...

Hello Everyone, I Just wanted to remind everyone that the Attitudes of Wealth Focus Group is again meeting this Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m.  We are meeting at the Veterans Memorial Center behind Merritt Square Mall.  This group focuses on the habits, systems, mindsets and attitudes of the ul...

Details of FHA's $8K downpayment advance released information was recently sent to me. I am passing it along to anyone who needs the information.  Thanks Chris McClatchey Housing Market RealtyWASHINGTON - May 29, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released more deta...

I recently lost an investment deal over $500.00.  Looking back on the negotiations, I realized I have become accustomed to the low prices this market has afforded.  A few months back I wrote a blog about a home our company had listed for $89,000.00 and we made a short sale offer of $58,000.00.  T...

As we celebrate with our family and friends today, may we take a few minutes to remember the reason we are here to celebrate. May we remember all of those who gave their lives to this great country and those who continue to serve today.  Thank you to all and Happy Memorial Day! Chris McClatchey H...

3 Years ago, we were lucky to find anything that cashflowed. The Rent to Purchase Price Ratios were less than 1%. Now we are see some at 3% and over.  I've said it before, we are in the midst of the greatest wealth building opportunity, we are going to see in our lifetime. Check out this Deal!!!!...

Hello Everyone,   I Just wanted to remind everyone that the Attitudes of Wealth Focus Group is again meeting this Thursday, May 14th at 6:30 p.m.  We are meeting at the Veterans Memorial Center behind Merritt Square Mall.  This group focuses on the habits, systems, mindsets and attitudes of the u...

Found this short video on youtube that helps explain the $8000 first time homebuyer credit.  I found it to be very helpful in determing whether or not my buyers would qualify and preparing the paperwork of those that do. Hope this helps.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suiAfys53aU Christopher McC...

Just wanted to pass on some information that I recently discovered.  As an investor I routinely search craigslist, Kijiji and a few others.  A new FREE program allows you to search the entire site with one search. An extreme time saver for me. Just go to RaveTrade.com .  I have no ownership or ot...