Buying A Fixer Upper!

Are you looking for a home to fix up and live in, or for an investment property? This class will help the novice investor navigate the numerous issues that come with buying a distressed property. Industry experts will be on hand to provide information on: foreclosures/short sales/distressed properties, financing- including rehab loans, inspections, and more. Build equity and avoid the pitfalls with the knowledge you will obtain in this class. Following a short class we will board a bus to view and walk through a variety of fixer uppers. This bus tour is unique, fun and educational. You will be joined by a real estate specialist, a mortgage specialist, an inspector and a contractor. The focus is to educate participants on the realities of purchasing Foreclosures, Short Sales and Distressed Properties.

 

Instructor: Sue Durst

Saturday, 3/30, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for 1 session

Location: Windham Raymond Adult Education Conference Room

Fee: $9

Sue Durst is a real estate professional serving the greater Portland area.

 

Are you looking for a home to fix up and live in, or for an investment property? This class will help the novice investor navigate the numerous issues that come with buying a distressed property. Industry experts will be on hand to provide information on: foreclosures/short sales/distressed properties, financing- including rehab loans, inspections, and more. Build equity and avoid the pitfalls with the knowledge you will obtain in this class. Following a short class we will board a bus to view and walk through a variety of fixer uppers. This bus tour is unique, fun and educational. You will be joined by a real estate specialist, a mortgage specialist, an inspector and a contractor. The focus is to educate participants on the realities of purchasing Foreclosures, Short Sales and Distressed Properties. This class is collaborating with Windham/Raymond Adult Education due to more properties in that area.

Each participant will complete the  World of Work Inventory. This assessment helps individuals evaluate what is important in their future work.  During the workshop, discussion will focus on how the information relates to career choices.  Labor statistics and alternatives to traditional college will also be discussed.

 

Each participant will complete the  World of Work Inventory. This assessment helps individuals evaluate what is important in their future work.  During the workshop, discussion will focus on how the information relates to career choices.  Labor statistics and alternatives to traditional college will also be discussed.

 

Each participant will complete the  World of Work Inventory. This assessment helps individuals evaluate what is important in their future work.  During the workshop, discussion will focus on how the information relates to career choices.  Labor statistics and alternatives to traditional college will also be discussed.

 

This class will cover a wide range of topics including and overview of the financial aid process, filing the FAFSA, and looking for scholarships. We will also review money managment while you are attending higher education. Also covered are specifics on student loans, and loan forgiveness options for educators.

Moving forward on your career goals takes planning.  Which training programs are available? Where do you enroll? What applications and other paperwork needs to be completed before enrolling? How do you decipher college materials? This workshop will get you started and help you answer difficult questions about your future educational options.

 

Moving forward on your career goals takes planning.  Which training programs are available? Where do you enroll? What applications and other paperwork needs to be completed before enrolling? How do you decipher college materials? This workshop will get you started and help you answer difficult questions about your future educational options.