Learn how California real estate licensees can earn fees arranging business-purpose trust deed investments.
Arranging hard money trust deed mortgages
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Develop your understanding of the relationship between mortgage holders and owners through a review of notes, trust deeds, and their provisions and foreclosure procedures.
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