I was thinking each might want the impression that I either strictly buy homes, or sell homes.

Philly is really strict about transfer tax and there is probably no way on a transfer not to pay it.

My mortgage broker/friend said he seen programs that go as low as 490 credit score but they have some pretty strict terms.

But it's sad to say the majority of the people are just dumb enough to vote strictly based on how there parents vote or someone with alot of influnce on there life.

The rental license inspectors are even more strict.

Hello all,I normally do single fam, so I wanted a quick hand with numbers on a deal I'm considering.Location and repairs aside, strictly by numbers, what do you guys make of this deal:Single house, 3 fam:- 2 bed/1 bath- 2 bed/1 bath- 2 bed/1 bath- 2 car garage- separate metersTotal rent is $2,500.Monthly taxes are $320What would be a good estimate for monthly expenses (50% rule??)

You are correct, their advertising certainly leads you to believe that they provide the funding for the deals, but that is not strictly correct.

Lenders have strict requirements so that they limit there risk of loss.

Literacy, diet, job training, personal financial counselling and addressing medial issues is all an aspect of responsible housing management.

I went the address, vacant, found an "open" window and gave the inside a quick once over and talked to the neighbors.By the time the seller called me back at 5:30 I already had a contract filled out except for price, at 6:30 we had both signed.The next day I was sitting in the RE office where I had my license (part timer, strictly for working the foreclosure market) and one of the other agents saw the ad in the Greensheet.