My name is Nick Jaber and work for a investment group [Express Estates] out of New York City. Currently we are buying packages of homes coming direct from the banks/mortg. companies at very good prices. Looking to see...

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I won’t lift a finger on a deal until I have it UNDER CONTRACT.

I imagine much bigger name investors can get around some of this prequalifying but until you establish yourself you have to play by the rules and "polish your apple".

Make sure you aren't comparing apples to oranges such as the rents including utilities or some other concessions.

I hope I don't die.. but what a rush when you realize that you are not dead and you can do it again.There are going to be new billionaires made in the upcoming cycle and they will be people not corporations.People that care about what they leave behind rather than care about what they can take.Remember how Apple and Microsoft started?

And, next summer, I plan to add one more br addition to the front (street side) unit which will lift the curb appeal and the overall income.

I feel that you guys are arguing apples and oranges.

I rented a tow behind man lift and removed the wood siding.

@kevinpolite It's in okay condition, it's centralized heating and air, there are tenants currently in it; Just needs mainly a cosmetic lift.