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Taylor Jennings DEAL-BREAKER!: Mortgage rate increase THREATENS BOOM!
7 July 2013 | 47 replies
I posted a link earlier on Page two of this forum post about the predictions of the economy bombing up to 90% of the US stock value.Then I spoke with a landlord of (18) properties who said she wants to sell (5) of her houses because she doesn't like the way the government is spending and she thinks the worst is yet to come.THEN I talked to my Dad today and he says that among many of the successful business people he follows... they are saying that the next recession could be worst that the 'Great Depression'...I should probably make a new forum post for this one, but do any of you feel this could very well take place?
Wes Brumit Bidding on HUD homes
19 December 2014 | 40 replies
FHA uninsured have owner occ period of 5 days(after the lottery period where only government and non Profits can bid).You are right about asset management companies having different rules on closing dates.
David Morrow Please help walk me through a city/neghborhood analysis
3 October 2013 | 14 replies
Here's what I know:The city of Corpus Christi has a 3-yr apprciation rate of 5.9%The city of Corpus Christi has a 1-yr apprciation rate of 6.7%Zillow predicts that the neighborhood will appreciate at 7.4% in the next year.The house is on an island, so expansion is limited but has not yet capped as there are still vacant lots scattered in this area.This address is in the best school district of the metro areaThe city experienced 10% net population growth 2000-2010The city's two main college campuses had a combined enrollment of over 22000 students in 2011.The city's top ten employers are in the sectors of military, education, health care, contruction, government, and grocery (local grocery chain headquartered there)The house is a 3 bed 2 bath, which is on the small side of avg for this area.What more what YOU need to know before deciding to invest in this area?
Nancy Molinari Looking for your advice and experience with Section 8 renters
29 June 2013 | 4 replies
Hello all -In the past, have never rented to anyone that needs Section 8 housing but am now contemplating whether I should consider it because of the guaranteed payments from the government.
Kyle Clark Lien Question
30 June 2013 | 1 reply
From what I understand all liens/judgement must be filed at one of those government entity offices.
Shane Tomas What do you think about this offer?
1 July 2013 | 4 replies
There are various ways to reimburse someone for helping you out, but you've gotta make sure you're not treading into territory where you're acting as licensed brokers or salespeople, whose actions are governed by state and federal laws - hence, the reason you can't act like one without being properly licensed.
Daniel Fisher Selling flip with significant price increase with little work done.
6 July 2013 | 34 replies
The original issue was brought up by the ever ballooning prices we had some years ago leaving the market with highly over inflated values and lenders with loans that they ended up foreclosing on and taking a huge loss on.At that point the government sponsored entities, Fannie, Freddie, Gennie Mae, and also FHA and UDSA revised their guidelines to say no financing available for flips with large market increases when the rehab costs cant justify the price increase.
Lucy Rowens Is this a Scam?
3 July 2013 | 19 replies
My client is a top politician/government official in the Asian and Middle East region who wants the funds to be invested through a well-establishedbusinessman abroad who can front on his behalf.2.
Kevin Romines Guru talking about buy and hold, renting rooms to gov. agencies for handicapped at 3 X market rents?
3 July 2013 | 3 replies
Usually they are not government agencies but non-profits with govt. grants, subsidies and contracts.
Kirby Allen Buying my grandmothers house...questions
5 July 2013 | 5 replies
Recently it has been brought to my attention that she needs to get it out of her name if she plans to recieve any government assistance from medicare or medicaid if she was to have to move into an asssted living facility.