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25 May 2024 | 7 replies
He asked me for the following-1: Company certificate (for companies only)2: Drivers license/SSN3: Utility bills4: 1-3 months statement of account5: Documents of the property to be used as collateral (if any)6: Provide Loan origination cost for the processing and transfer of your loan funds 7: Bank details for funding (closing)I have their website, but how can I fortify myself so I’m not being scammed.
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25 May 2024 | 14 replies
I was initially looking to buy a lot in Northern IL, and my agent alerted me that there have been some scams where people are posing as the owners of lots that they do not truly own, and then somehow potential buyer gets taken for the EMD.
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23 May 2024 | 5 replies
It seems there are a lot of scam website sites out there for flipping houses and finding funding.
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23 May 2024 | 10 replies
Making relationships may be facilitated by using websites such as BiggerPockets, LinkedIn groups, or Facebook groups devoted to Denver real estate investment.Go to real estate meetings to meet others who share your interests.
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22 May 2024 | 6 replies
Hey there, I've been house hacking for a year, which has been great, but I've had a few issues with the house. I need to fix the garage, garbage disposal, and there's possibly mold in the attic (don't know how true th...
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22 May 2024 | 10 replies
Its funny how everyone thinks so negatively of seller finance as an investor from seller side but from buyer side everyone is trying to convince the seller how great it is for them. lets not forget subject to, the biggest scam for seller. just my 2 cents.
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20 May 2024 | 11 replies
I read how easy it is for scam artist to file fake papers with the county court clerk in order to foreclosure on properties.
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20 May 2024 | 7 replies
This partnership thing is a total scam.
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21 May 2024 | 58 replies
This kind of talk is often associated with an affinity scam.