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Karen D. Schiano Tax liens -Finding heirs when property owner deceased
10 March 2019 | 5 replies
People buy the land many sight unseen, many internet sales, many out of state or even country because the land is so cheap and remarkably beautiful in the painted desert but so remote that only an artist like me wants to keep them all and have retreats for others too but I will sell some, upfront and disclosing....so when they realize or figure out it's not so romantic to them after all, unlike me, they stop paying taxes and let it go and the same lands get recycled over and over... 
Tyler Hasenauer 203 K loan "gifted" down payment and closing
16 January 2016 | 9 replies
NOW, having said that, I've been told there are steps you can take to combat the issue that arises from the "gift" stipulation...First, the "gift" (loan) coming from a family member raises far less red flags than does a gift coming from a friend. 
Kareem Lyons Help Me Save My Career
21 October 2018 | 100 replies
So for me I can bring gifts to listing presentations and send little pop bys that aren’t just silly notes on skittles because I’m focusing in on a smaller number of transactions.
Sarah M. I bought a house! Now how do I get the money out to BURRRR it?
4 January 2019 | 9 replies
Any payments on the balance remaining from the original loan must be included in the debt-to-income ratio calculation for the refinance transaction.Note: Funds received as gifts and used to purchase the property may not be reimbursed with proceeds of the new mortgage loan.The new loan amount can be no more than the actual documented amount of the borrower's initial investment in purchasing the property plus the financing of closing costs, prepaid fees, and points on the new mortgage loan (subject to the maximum LTV, CLTV, and HCLTV ratios for the cash-out transaction based on the current appraised value).All other cash-out refinance eligibility requirements are met.
RJ Reynolds Six months to success
13 February 2019 | 2 replies
What a beautiful gift of grace you are giving your daughters!
Daniel Kim Question on needing $360k in15-30 day for forclosure
6 January 2019 | 4 replies
Or other option is to purchase or as owner occupied if you can and have a gift from a relative for the 5% downonpayment.
Matt Fisher For Rent-NEW HOMES-seeking advertizing advice
21 February 2019 | 13 replies
Matt Fisher Here are some advertising ideas:TurbotenantZillow rental manager (formerly postlets)Cozy.co“Pick your neighbor post card” refer a family or friend and receive gift card, $100, etcFacebookPosters at gas station, post office, church, schoolNewspaperMost of these are from Brandon Turners book on managing rental properties.
Raymond Jolly A question regarding a property sale contingency
8 January 2019 | 1 reply
 It sure about the Exact phrasing of the seller restriction and whether a trust would it....maybe ask the seller....but you could always just let your daughter buy it in her name, you co-sign the loan, gift the down payment money..
Spencer I. Gift for title company?
8 January 2019 | 1 reply
Is it a good idea to buy them lunch for the week, in the form of a gift card?
Richard Clifton What questions should I ask a Hard Money Lender?
8 January 2019 | 2 replies
You get the idea...Don't forget to thank them for their time: I recommend a Starbucks gift certificate for at least $20 bucks.Good luck!