I am buying it for 20% less than the original list price a year ago. 

Originally posted by Account Closed:Robert Lindsley That's the exact issue.

Having dual licenses, loan origination and real estate, has got me involved in most parts of the investment transaction.  

Those two things have ZERO connection with each other.That is why I responded to the original OP.The effectiveness or accuracy of delivering "DATA" has nothing to do with finding motivated seller leads.

Do you need license like you need to become a conventional loan broker aka originator (I happen to be one, licensed in NY and NJ).

COGO is legit, but I can beat them usually on origination points.

If you used a loan to rehab your property and find yourself in a difficult position, doing a straight refi (just paying off the old mortgage) will be easier than trying to pay off the original loan and take additional cash out.

It’s is best to invest in short holiday rentals , there is always high demand for this kind of apparent Originally posted by @Paul Schu:@Morgan Nilsen I agree investing in the US probably has a better cash flow potential but I think Dubai might have a decent appreciation.

Original, decorated with period antiques and rugs, an old grandfather clock, a river otter taxidermy, and a 80-year-old map of the Great Smoky Mountains above the fireplace. 

Purchase price: $565,000 Cash invested: $125,000 Listed Price: $585K (originally $585K, 30 days on market).