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25 November 2024 | 5 replies
Up to now I've put my money into the stock market and I'm looking into diversifying into real estate as well.My current goal (assuming I decide to move forward) is to actively start in a year or two by buying a single modest place as a long-distance investor.
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2 December 2024 | 35 replies
Family, friends, activities, etc.
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26 November 2024 | 9 replies
When someone becomes motivated, they actively search for solutions to their problem.
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23 November 2024 | 7 replies
Would have done 2-3X better in stock market, and with 1000% less grief/stress. read this to start with Why your house is a terrible investment - JLCollinsnhAlso, big picture, residential RE, appreciates only at rate of inflation, on average both in US and abroad."
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24 November 2024 | 2 replies
The new law in Oklahoma for wholesaling activity called "Predatory Real Estate Wholesaler Prohibition Act"states that an equitable interest (a wholesale or assignable contract) can not be PUBLICLY MARKETED as shown below.
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21 November 2024 | 10 replies
You find the house completely trashed with missing appliances and cabinets, tenants were cooking meth, windows broken, etc. 6-8 months of unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, thousands to empty the abandoned property and trash, $50,000 to completely renovate the property and make it rentable again, plus all the time, energy, and stress along the way.I would actually argue this is pretty common and not even the worst-case scenario.
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20 November 2024 | 11 replies
It would be wise of your husband to release the home to you to relieve himself of the debt.You could then refinance the home into your name down the road and take out a HELOC as soon as you can show income.
26 November 2024 | 3 replies
*Online Directories are only available for or useful for loans/borrowers in an active foreclosure where there has been a public filing in court or the recorder's office.
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25 November 2024 | 6 replies
This is why it is important to look at the market regularly and maintain an understanding of what prices are doing.When you are actively marketing a home, I recommend looking at the market every day or two.
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10 December 2024 | 104 replies
., whatever) it pops up another offer right on your face (meaning, they keep trying you to whatever cross selling, it is really a simple sales tactic, a psychological trigger to urge you to a decision to buy something). 3) Close the damned pop up, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and check anything on the footer that says "Privacy Notice - Terms of Use - Disclaimer" (It will be active and linked to another page, if it is underscored on hover of your mouse) - I went for the sweet "Terms of Use" - this is either a bought or internet stolen general legal terms twisted a little to fit their business verbiage façade (but you will see many errors of any kind), and here is the thing: legitimate businesses are really verifiable, and provide legitimate links!