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John Marchefka Rehabbing land INSTEAD of houses??
10 January 2025 | 13 replies
This way I get paid upfront for my work 1-2k plus I know I have another payday at some point in the future if the deal closes.The costs to fully develop a property and sell for near retail usually involves the costs below and takes 2-6 months or more in some cases, but the profits can be huge if you're working in markets where land costs are high:Title 200-400Legal 500-2000 depending on zoning issuesIf wetlands are present AND its a buffer zone project: 2000-5000Perc & septic design if needed 1500-3000Treescaping & cleanup for retail sale 500-1500Selling costs of 6%I tend to stay clear of properties that need more than the above expense items.  
Kurtis Sargent First time remodeling project - Learned a lot
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
Jorge Abreu 💰 Raising Equity: The Most Stressful Challenge
26 December 2024 | 1 reply
Like me, you’ll quickly discover it’s not a walk in the park.
Frank Pyle Seeking Advice on Financing an Airbnb/Short-Term Rental
11 January 2025 | 13 replies
If you discovered the issue before paying for the appraisal that could hopefully save some costs (in case the appraiser is with the wrong AMC).Pre-vetting with the lender on rental history/AIRbnb/1007 as well as seasoning could help. 
Mitch M. What happens to a solar lease in California AFTER Foreclosure?
26 December 2024 | 2 replies
The property had a first mortgage, as well as a second mortgage, both from the same purchase money lender.After receiving the trustee’s deed and recording it, I discovered two “Independent Solar Energy Producer Contracts” recorded against the home.
Chris Seveney Transferring Properties out of LLC Question
27 December 2024 | 3 replies
It may create a problem for you later if your bank discovers the account is owned by an LLC that no longer exists.
Jake Thorpe Criminals, transients, convicts, burglary, fraud, deception, manipulation, squatting
28 December 2024 | 8 replies
I had discovered then the broken equipment that he claimed was damaged by a thief, yet not stolen and still the lender had not came to conduct his inspection.
Philip Ganz How does a Deferred Sales Trust work?
2 January 2025 | 12 replies
It needs to be irrevocable so that it stays outside the estate of the seller.2.
Patrick Pan How to find concealed eviction records
31 December 2024 | 17 replies
Not sure you can discover a Concealed Eviction as this is the first I've heard of it.  
Jonathan Baptiste How to stock your airbnb best practices
12 January 2025 | 14 replies
So, for example, a 4-night stay for a group of 12?