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11 January 2018 | 4 replies
Carson demonstrated it’s sometimes possible to find contact information for potential IRA investors with some online tools.
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3 January 2018 | 5 replies
The downside is that the housing prices there can fluctuate down as well (as demonstrated when the last bubble crashed).
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31 July 2019 | 1 reply
If they're "too busy to be bothered" maybe you need to rethink how you approach the conversation and demonstrate your value as a buyer.
14 April 2019 | 3 replies
I'm almost sure You're also going to put up more earnest money than a traditional buyer (enough to demonstrate your obvious status as a real investor) and you're going to close quickly and with all cash or hard money or a line of credit.
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17 June 2016 | 3 replies
Demonstrate that you intend to do a lease-option and that you believe the rent and option price to be reasonable.
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8 January 2014 | 5 replies
The key is to demonstrate an intent to return to the US, and that you have not abandoned US residency (esp, filing taxes, and returning at a minimum every 6 months).
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9 April 2015 | 10 replies
There are plenty of people on BP who have demonstrated success.
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13 July 2018 | 3 replies
While sometimes even long-term investment props end up being sold fairly quickly after purchase, the IRS requires that you be able to demonstrate your intention to hold the property long-term when you bought it.
2 April 2012 | 10 replies
Those deals tend to be more easily found and would easily meet your 8% goal.As your post has demonstrated, there are a million ways to invest in real estate.
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5 November 2007 | 7 replies
You must demonstrate a motivation to occupy.