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Shane Albert Should I go big or go home?
21 June 2018 | 5 replies
A few are:  Jake & Gino - Wheel Barrel ProfitsBest RE Investing Advice with Joe FairlessPillars of Wealth Creation with Todd DexheimerOld Capital PodcastThis isn't a complete list but a few to get started. 
Frankie Woods "Grim" Affordable Housing Study by Harvard. An opportunity?
5 July 2018 | 31 replies
There is opportunity everywhere, but you have to understand wealth creation and keep up on emerging trends. 
Jim Cummings Harvey Recovery Plan
3 November 2017 | 1 reply
Meanwhile, Meritage Homes is moving along with their plan to develop an 800 home development on the old Pine Crest Golf Club in northwest Houston, which is entirely in a 100-year flood zone.Council was supposed to approve the creation of a MUD for the new development this week.
Ceasar Rosas Looking for RE Attorney and CPA that specialize in NY and PA
9 November 2017 | 5 replies
Hey @Ceasar Rosas we recently used Tim Fisher of All Pocono Settlement Services to help us with the creation of our new LLC and operations agreement, along with a promissory note for our investor.
Alex Gallardo What’s are the advantages of a 203K FHA?
7 November 2017 | 4 replies
@AlexGallardo FHA 203k Advantages: Creation of instant equity3.5.% down of the purchase price and the rehab costsCan be used for primary residence with 1-4 units (could also be looked at as a disadvantage)  When using 2-4 unit property, projected income from other units can be used to qualify 6 months' worth of mortgage payments can be rolled into the renovation budget if the house is deemed uninhabitable by the HUD consultantCredit scores can go down to 600s (lender dependent) DTI can go to as high as automated underwriting system allows (typically 56.9%)Allows you to buy a property in any conditionCan use it to fix minor repairs all the way up to basically a full tear-downFHA 203k Disadvantages: Interest rates tend to be about .25-.5 higher than regular FHA loan Additional costs include HUD consultant fee, inspections, title updates, and supplemental origination fee (Cost of doing business, but this is built this into your numbers, so it's no big deal)Must use a licensed General Contractor for a full 203k or up to 3 specialized contractors on the limited 203k Must hold onto the property for 1 year and live in it. 
Judy Lipinski Property that is part of a subdivision
26 November 2017 | 5 replies
There should be some deed recording going back to around the time of the creation of the subdivision that would identify the HOA or any pertinent easements.Good answers from all above as well.
Matthew Edelen Newbie from Surry VA
27 November 2017 | 4 replies
I found a common theme by doing just that about generational or legacy wealth creation.
Lauren Reed Little Money, But Plenty of Time!
3 December 2017 | 7 replies
Account Closed I have experience in Marketing / Social Media management, Website creation and document control.
Brian Drab How are others calculating their charitable giving amounts?
4 December 2017 | 5 replies
I’ll with Jeff Bezos on the idea that job creation is the best form of charity one can give.
Phil Rogers Helping an investor with vacant houses?
14 March 2018 | 8 replies
Offer to pay for his entity creation and a review of his taxes by an accountant instead of Turbo Tax that he must be using, because I'm unaware of any scenario where it makes sense to avoid making money due to fear of taxes - in exchange for granting you the lease option and covering those expenses could be your option fee.Rral Estate is a tax shelter...