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Account Closed Will a seller financed deal show up on buyers credit or considered on debt to income?
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
In our still relatively limited experience, seller financiers are usually looking to get a higher asking price in exchange for the favor of the private loan. 
James Syed 5 Day Notice Illinois
5 January 2025 | 18 replies
My question is if she doesn't pay in 5 days, could I file a forcible entry detainer at the court ( We are in Macoupin County Illinois)?
Bryan Hartlen Anyone have good experiences with their property management company?
18 January 2025 | 11 replies
.- **Proactive maintenance**: Regular inspections and quick resolution of maintenance issues to keep tenants happy and properties in good condition- **Transparent reporting**: Clear and detailed financial reports so you know exactly where your money is goingIf your current PM isn’t meeting these standards, it might be worth exploring other options.
Kristi Kandel Resources to Help LA Communities & Families Rebuild After Wildfires
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
There’s no reason to go through a disaster (I'm mid recovery myself) and not get the financial upside by becoming the developer and selling a finished product versus raw land.If you have to completely rebuild, it’s a two year process at minimum.
Jordan Laney PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag
8 January 2025 | 38 replies
The real issue is that they didn’t have a plan to monitor usage or set up protections to minimize costs during the eviction process.Ideally, the PM could’ve done things like:Limit access to unnecessary areas to reduce power use.Install smart thermostats to keep heat at a safe minimum.Request a utility cap in court during eviction proceedings (if allowed in your area).Bottom line: It’s less about the utility switch itself and more about proactively managing costs once the tenant overstayed.bro what? 
Account Closed Due On Sale Being Called!!
13 January 2025 | 41 replies
Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal level Learn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are needed Know everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Del Brady Can an introvert without a sales background succeed in REI?
14 January 2025 | 16 replies
I’m determined to reach financial freedom from a W-2 job by Dec. 2034.
Samuel Coronado Looking at another park
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
Given your firsthand experience with the Alabama market, particularly with septic-specific considerations, your insights would undoubtedly provide a more accurate perspective on the operational and maintenance costs affecting this asset.Even with the available information, there are still substantial assumptions and speculative elements that must be integrated into the current and pro forma financial analyses to provide a meaningful valuation.
Matthew C. Advice on multifamily vacancy
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
The judgments have to be looked up manually, because screening software only looks for unlawful detainers and the Virginia court records don’t feed consistently accurate to the other programs.
Bruce M. Large RV or Boat - Tax incentives, Tax strategies
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
To really give you good feedback on this, we’d need to know more about your goals and your current financial situation.