We have added a new resource for members looking to dive into the world of short sales. It's our Short Sale Checklist and How-To Guide. This is available to Premium and VIP Members and provides a high level step-by-step process on getting short sales done efficiently - especially if you want to do it yourself. As always, ARA is here to assist every step of the way, but for those who want to dive in head first and process these on their own, this is your road map.

I look forward to getting back online with the Community and my business partners next week. We have been in Thailand exploring several provinces, the countryside, amazing food and wonderful people. Real Estate is such an amazing business opportunity allowing us the privilege of flexibility of schedule, healthy earnings and a mindset of continual growth. We have several exciting announcements to share with you all as well. As we approach the second quarter of 2026 let us keep our goals in focus and help each other achieve our respective dreams!

New FinCEN Rule for Real Estate Starts March 1, 2026 There’s a major transparency change coming to real estate transactions, and if you work with cash buyers or LLC investors, you need to be aware of it. Beginning March 1, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) will require reporting on certain residential real estate transactions. Before anyone panics…Let’s be clear: ❌ Cash deals are not banned❌ LLC ownership is not illegal❌ Investors are not being pushed out But anonymous purchases are getting much harder. What Transactions Are Covered? A deal is generally reportable when all three of these are true: Residential property - Single family homes - Condos - Townhomes - 1–4 unit properties - Some vacant residential land No traditional financing - All-cash deals - Some hard money / private financing structures Buyer is an entity - LLC - Corporation - Partnership - Trust If your investor buyers purchase in their own name, they are usually not covered. Who Files the Report? Good news for agents: You usually won’t be the one filing it. The reporting party will typically be: • Title company• Settlement agent• Escrow officer• Real estate attorney But… You will still feel the impact because the reporting party must collect the information from everyone involved. Expect: ✔ More questions for entity buyers✔ More documentation requests✔ Slightly longer closing timelines What Information Gets Reported? The FinCEN report may include 100+ data points, including: 📄 Entity name and formation details👤 Beneficial owners of the entity🏠 Property information💰 Purchase price and source of funds✍ Certification of ownership accuracy Translation for investors: The era of truly anonymous LLC purchases is ending. The Real Opportunity Here Every time the industry adds regulation, two things happen: 1️⃣ Sloppy operators exit2️⃣ Educated professionals gain market share Transparency doesn’t kill deals. Confusion kills deals.

Happy Friday everyone! The folks at Foreclosure.com provided us with a series of short but informative videos to show how to navigate the site to view distressed real estate of all types. They are broken out by pre-foreclosures, bankruptcy properties, short sales, sheriff's sales, HUD homes, fixer uppers, $100 down and more. For those of you interested in subscribing this is a great primer. Don't forget - Premium and VIP members receive a 25% discount off all subscription plans. There's a separate module in the Classroom to access that - Happy Hunting! https://www.skool.com/asset-resolution-advisors-9265/classroom/8a9445e2?md=5d84abdb59ce43679a031222aca30636