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Davetta Johnson-Ajavon Possible Diamond in The Rough
17 June 2015 | 1 reply
Possible Diamond in The RoughAs a new investor still learning, I set out every day checking out possible properties.
Michael Noto What "Treasures" Have You Found While Rehabbing Houses?
26 June 2015 | 22 replies
No treasures just trash.No Bearer bondsNo stacks and stacks of cashNo coin collectionsNo stamp collectionsNo diamonds or goldNo rare Persian rugsNo collector cars
Joel Lwanga Virtual Wholesaling and Deal Seeking
12 October 2021 | 0 replies
I spend my day analyzing dozens of long term buy and hold multi-family rental properties available on the MLS, and although I have found several diamonds in the rough, I have began to see that deals are rather scarce.
Rick Gallo IKEA Cabinet Alternatives?
18 October 2021 | 2 replies
Shenandoah is good, Diamond is better but more $$....They won't be as cheap as IKEA, but they will be well made.
Jim K. Tiffany gets served notice, thinks she deserves better.
6 November 2021 | 11 replies
sounds like a diamond in the rough to me. 
Jamey Waters Diamond in the rough
1 January 2022 | 0 replies

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $8,500

Cash invested: $35,000

Purchased this as a foreclosure. Rehabbed and now a long-term rental.

What ...

John McKee Broker's commissions for selling
9 January 2022 | 1 reply
They often only focus on what is in their inventory to sell.The buyers broker looks across their whole network to try and (dig up the diamonds) to purchase. 
Sam Li Looking for refi options for high net worth, low income SFH
1 February 2022 | 0 replies
Looking to get a refi for 30 years with a lower than 4% rate.Type of property: Single family homeLocation of property: Diamond Bar, CAPurpose of financing: Refinance, lower monthly costs and overall long term costType of financing sought: Open to different options as long as it lowers their monthly payment and long term costsCurrent or prior ownership of real estate: Currently 1 SFH as primary; their business owns several commercial real estate assetsOccupancy: primary homeValue of property at present: $1.8 MilDown payment or equity: $900K equitySource of down payment funds, if applicable: own fundsIncome Source: They run a highly cash-based business and they've issued W2 for themselves for the purpose of their previous loan. 
Ben Scarborough Getting Under Contract on STRs in Today's Market
2 February 2022 | 5 replies
Find the diamond in the rough that others are avoiding and see if there is a way for you to solve the problem no one else is willing to take the risk on.
Auryana Faramarzi Turnkey Properties in Dayton/ New Investor
23 June 2021 | 7 replies
Diamond in the rough seekers in B/C class look to dayton's north side for cash flow and appreciation.