However, don't have any of those loans anymore (most paid off).The only thing I do that you don't, is use trusts, and love them and they have saved my bacon a number of times.When you said all those loans have paid off, are you utilizing other methods than Sub2 at this time?

Some states make it relatively easy to track down off-market deals, while others require a lot more creativity and persistence. 

Purchase price: $107,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Sale price: $280,000 Sourced an off market fix & flip deal in the western suburbs of Atlanta near an area where I knew an Amazon facility was being constructed and buyer demand would pick up.

And that's before factoring in competition from seasoned investors who often have the cash reserves to avoid these costs entirely—allowing them to outbid you and still make a solid profit.If you don’t have significant cash reserves or can’t find a true off-market diamond in the rough, I wouldn’t recommend flipping as your first real estate strategy in Boston.

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As for your question, you can definitely make a reasonable offer below asking price—with "reasonable" being around 5% to 10% off asking.

Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer: If you're building a portfolio to pass down to your family, life insurance ensured your heirs inherit your properties without the burden of estate taxes or forced sales to cover expenses. 3.

Your return should be off the charts! 

You are going to need to see their tax returns to see if they are telling the truth.And what is the interest rate that they are offering you?

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