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Daniel Smith This is crazy
17 February 2016 | 35 replies
I'm not trying to be harsh, but what you've said:  "The owner of the home is incapacitated" and "I'm broke and I have bills to pay what is my quickest and safest way to money here?"
Ron Elliot Hard Money
25 January 2017 | 11 replies
Not to be harsh, but I think the first step is to take care of your judgement.
Jordan Johnson Trouble with down payment and closing costs
16 July 2015 | 19 replies
I dont see how you could think that you could get away with only 5k out of pocket if the seller said they would not contribute to your costs.Im sorry if it sounds harsh, but again 3.5% of 165k is over $5k.If you found a different house where the owner was willing to take back a second lien position, that would work.  
Bill S. Non-success Story
25 November 2015 | 54 replies
Both new and seasoned investors can gain wisdom from the harsh experiences of others.
Billy Gullett 1st flip
25 February 2016 | 18 replies
Not trying to be a jerk here, just warning you of the harsh realities.
Emily Adam Real Estate License
9 June 2018 | 6 replies
It's not difficult to find brokerages like that but certain ones come with expectations for agent availability and work load that you might find harsh
Bryan Devitt Statutory of limitations on deposit return?
28 October 2018 | 3 replies
Might be easier to start with a harsh letter from a lawyer.A landlord can keep a deposit or portions of the deposit for damage.
Owen Dashner Which is the worst REO lender to deal with?
11 May 2010 | 18 replies
Here in CO, 5 day inspection period up front before addenda is signed, they are a little harsh on FHA borrowers, weeding out the flakes pretty easily.My least favorite to deal with?
Parker Sanburn Can You Find Good Real Estate Properties From Obituaries?
9 July 2018 | 6 replies
This may sound kind of harsh but would it be a possibility? 
Michael Cavitolo Investing in Cleveland
8 July 2019 | 27 replies
You will need to be on your toes at all timesYou will run into set backs (often)You will need to evict peopleYou will need to throw families onto the streetYou will make children homelessYou will have your house damaged You will need to hire a team of highly skilled people to be your eyes and ears on the groundYou will pay a premium for services provided on your real estate portfolioYou will be harshly judged by those outside of the industryYou will need to make decision based on the best interest of your business and not your feelingsWorks out great for some.