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Matthew L. Semi-newbie from New York City. 1 property in Atlanta.
5 May 2014 | 21 replies
I first started reading books about real estate investing in high school but got sidetracked with all the fun of being a twentysomething in NYC (probably could have bought 5 houses in cash with all the $ I blew on partying, sigh).
Andrew M. Notice to vacate for existing occupant in New Purchase
26 August 2013 | 8 replies
I didn't want to bring that up because I don't want this to side track into a discussion about why that might be a bad idea.
Andrew Vogt Turnkey SFH
10 June 2015 | 15 replies
Not to sidetrack too much, but another question for all: since there aren't many improvements to make on this property, I will have to come up with a down payment (most likely).
Ashley Buckamneer My goal for this month...please critique this..
9 September 2013 | 9 replies
You can see where you are and you can see where California is but without a map with the actual roads you are going to take to get there you are going to get lost, sidetracked, and take much longer to get there than if you have a detailed route laid out.
David Franza Lease/Option
6 February 2014 | 32 replies
@David Franza I think we got sidetracked..but...here's the deal..You are looking to do a SLO (sandwich lease option) where you get XX down and you are cash flowing XX per month.Since there is little to no equity, a SLO is not your best bet.I personally would prefer a a CA, or assignment, depending on the actual numbers.Keep in mind, with a SLO, you are looking for a spread.Now, it sounds like you are anticipating appreciation in the next 5 years, which makes sense.You can do a SLO, and anticipate about 5% down or so.We get about 3.5%.I would assume that different areas and states the amount down can vary, as I've seen it, but we get about 3.5% down ish.Despite what you may think and hope, in many areas, trying to get 10% down only makes a house sit vacant for 6 months.If someone has 10% down, they normally want title.
Landen Ward Critique my Lease Option example?
30 March 2013 | 47 replies
Don't get side tracked by Courts of Chancery, limited states, throughout the US the court of law and equity can go hand in hand today.So, you're trying to sue for 10K bucks from losses in your contract that that you gave $10 for where the seller failed to sell, is that right Mr.
O'brian R. 1st Purchase - Turnkey Analysis
26 February 2014 | 88 replies
Lot of great points being made here, especially like how side tracked this thread got with the debate of caging A/C units :) @Jake Kucheck 1) I wouldn’t be surprised.
Kristin Holmes RE license?
18 March 2015 | 16 replies
I would wait until you have a few deals under your belt and know that you want to grow your investing business before getting side tracked with the time and expense to get (and keep) your license.
Ken D. Can Security Deposit be used to pay for unlawful detainer?
16 April 2014 | 25 replies
We have gotten sidetracked on the laws in our own states which probably do not help you much.