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29 January 2025 | 1 reply
They were abandoned and needed significant work which wasn't a huge issue but in terms of HUD owned properties i heard there can be significant processing periods.
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25 January 2025 | 91 replies
Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?
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13 January 2025 | 5 replies
., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Agree with all above,Gap funding is a great strategy for those that work efficiently and have a team that they trust.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
We made a great team and grew an efficient department.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
Not efficient!
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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
My plan would be to keep the front waiting room as a small commercial space and the back offices as efficiency units or studios.
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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
.: Quote from @Jennifer Turner: Has anyone ever sold a property with seller financing then later extended the repayment period or modified the terms of the loan with the buyers?
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3 February 2025 | 12 replies
They provided registered address and limited mail forwarding for free and the process was fast and efficient.
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
This is why people are getting pissed with cold callers and your seeing very poor response/appointment/sales rates with PS data.This is what Joel Bongco has stated alsoIts absolutely true and I can go further and quantify exactly how bad the data is using my own study comparing PS to county records.I compared PS preforeclosure leads to county records across 167 counties in Texas (67), Florida (50) and California (45) by running searches for both PS ad the County recorders datbase for the period 08/01/2024 - -09/30/2024 and found thatFor TX which i measure preforeclosure leads as all lis pendens, appoinment of substititute trustee (Not a NoD but used for a similar indication) and notice of trustee filings.