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Marc Dufour Can I get my money back after tax deed auction?
12 December 2016 | 52 replies
house with back wall missing land fill former gas station former dry cleaners former auto repair garage properties with millions of IRS liens swamp & wet lands flood way property unbuildable landlocked property with no access lot in subdivision never approved by authorities properties with multiple tax sales (title uninsurable) in the chain of title properties where the owner was claiming adverse possession but never filed court documents meth house property claimed by more than one owner gun toting neighbor gated the tax sale property claiming it was his (I say never argue with a man carrying a gun) basement filled with water for last several years 20 year paid up land lease, you would own the land but not get any rent for the next 20 years because tenant pre paid to former owner (commercial property) CATV antenna tower land lease, tower was already torn down and land was owned by somebody else.
Joe Butcher 3 X the rent on lower income?
3 April 2014 | 17 replies
Slumlords, they rent trash or they overcharge for the property or both.If someone doesn't have the means for decent housing, send them to the housing authority or non-profit housing providers instead of preying on them.
Ryan M. Buy another property vs. improve existing property?
3 April 2014 | 4 replies
I've run the numbers for both and given my capital ($30k), it is about the same out of pocket to do either, and both scenarios will net me roughly the same monthly cash flow ($300/mo).Purchase another SFRPros - diversification, another property in my portfolio, another property that someone else is paying down the debt, new property would provide add'l depreciation,Cons - more leverage, another property to maintain, rent, mortgage, take on more debt for same monthly cash flowImprove existing SFRPros - improving an existing asset, no addition debt for the same monthly cash flow, less to manage (property, tenant, etc...) long term, increase equityCons - increase my exposure/cash in a single property, less leverage, more to damage by tenant, more equity tied up in one propertyI recognize the pros/cons are not an exhaustive list but just some of the things I'm trying to think through.Are there other "big rocks" I'm missing?
Account Closed Sub-Division & New Construction
4 April 2014 | 10 replies
Next you will want to talk to a civil engineer about what it takes to do the survey, draw maps, and submit to the State or whatever agency has authority over subdivisions in your area.
Steve Morris Does anyone know of a Good Lead Paint Litigation Lawyers in Maryland
12 August 2014 | 13 replies
In Maryland, I highly recommend Susan Kleinhammer and the firm of LEADTEC for this service, they use the xray gun to measure lead levels in the property.The courts recognize the xray gun findings, just make sure the gun has been serviced and calibrated by a service professional.
Raji Kaur Dilemma with location
3 April 2014 | 3 replies
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Deena Adkins financing to rehab REO for personal use
4 April 2014 | 2 replies
I am already pre-authorized at my primary bank for mortgage considerably higher, but they are telling me I would have to wait 3-6 months to apply for equity or construction loan (and clearly no guarantees we would get it).
Sam Leon Tenants pissing
4 April 2014 | 25 replies
To get it to stop, advise them that a neighbor observed that behavior and told you about it, and that neighbor said they will report it to the authorities if they observe it again.
Angel Prentiss How to find MLO to originate seller financed loans
15 March 2015 | 17 replies
Angel, I knew this was going to be an issue, having a mortgage originator's license doesn't qualify one to underwrite a SF deal, they may have the authority to do so but finding one to take responsibility is another matter.I suggest you call the consumer bunch at the CFPB and let them know the difficulty.
Ted Schmidt Dodd-Frank and SAFE
6 April 2014 | 4 replies
A loan officer registered with a valid NMLS# is the only person authorized to originate such agreements / loans.Am I missing anything important with regard to compliance when offering a rent-to-own solution?