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12 February 2025 | 7 replies
The two deals with friends both ended poorly with friendships ruined and tens of thousands in legal fees and court costs.
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
How much does it cost to buy down rate per %?
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here's what you need to know about qualifying and managing costs, including realtor fees and other expenses.Why Germany?
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
If you don’t have a clear understanding of your cash flow, operating costs, and future expenses, you could be setting yourself up for financial stress down the road.The Power of Financial ClarityYou can’t make smart decisions without knowing the full picture of your finances.
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
The seller offered financing with 20% down, which I used to buy the place.After starting construction and realizing it was going to cost more than expected, I approached a small local bank that knew the property and would offer the rehab financing.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
The easiest way to find and connect with wholesalers is either bigger pockets or by googling "sell my house fast in (town name)" although that may cost them a click for google ads.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
Sometimes the closing costs from the auction are HIGHER than expected.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
I decided to buy the property from my grandfather using a gift of equity, which allowed me to take over ownership without having to come up with the full down payment and pay for the tax lien and his closing costs.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
When I inquired about it, plumber said lining, it is usually not prefect since this is PVC breakage not just pipe cracks and the cost saving is not significant enough and maybe headache down the road.I will try to get more quotes and maybe a company that specializes in pipe lining options.I was told foundation work / under slab pipe repair is common in the Dallas TX area due to soil type.
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5 February 2025 | 56 replies
i also help with the set up, hosting and finding cleaners I make it a one stop shop and the process makes it seamless and a sure thing with making money and keeping costs down.