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Rosanna Sampson New scary HUD rules
25 May 2010 | 37 replies
Some ideas from others: · bank loans are not available on some types of properties · the tight lending climate has made bank financing "out of reach" for many · seller financing is an "age old" tradition based on private property rights · these rules would prohibit even partial seller financing - i.e. a "seller second" · according to HUD's "Residential Finance Survey" in 2001, roughly 40% of all non-farm residential properties in the US are owned free and clear · an estimated 6 million Americans own a property other than their own primary residence · an estimated 4.5% of Americans own three or more properties, many purchased solely as investment properties · 40% of non-owner occupied residences are mobile homes which are more difficult to sell with bank financing · approximately 5% of homes in US are for sale or for lease... seller financing may be key to liquidating this inventory The continued success of our industry as we know it is threatened by these proposed regulatory changes.
Tony Nguyen What rules of thumb do you use to buy apartments and why?
1 July 2011 | 11 replies
Some of the old BP threads cite national surveys where expense data is categorized.
Ben Koslof Property Field Inspector looking to leverage his extensive travel
17 December 2022 | 1 reply
Hi all,I currently work as a loss control specialist which involves taking photos and conducting property inspections/surveys for insurance companies.
Nat C. Suing seller who backed out of contract
16 December 2020 | 56 replies
She is ignoring phone calls and clearly avoiding me.I'm certain that she's changed her mind and seems to think if she ignores me, I'll disappear.The contract agreement stated that I, the buyer would pay all legal and closing costs.Thus far I've accrued over $2000 in costs for legal fees, title search and sight survey.
Greg P. Marketing Survey - Information
10 September 2012 | 1 reply

Hello, I'm wondering what the response rate for the members here are for their marketing campaigns. Such as, how many postcards are mailed out per month and how many deals you get from them each month on average? Th...

Maggie Nickerson How do I back out of an accepted offer
1 September 2017 | 4 replies
This is why we purchased the business LLC and all its assets including all booking sites, web presence, client and vendor list and transfers of all USVI legal documents such as business license, LLC, etc.....We were originally scheduled to close 8/25/17 that did not happen due to Seller not having a certificate of good standing, expired business license and the survey came back with encroachments, a neighboring fence.
Sara Als. Developing land for townhomes
13 March 2021 | 16 replies
I paid close to 60K-70K for architecture drawings, civil, mechanical, permit, surveys etc. 3.
Michael Seeker How can updates be made before purchase/financing
21 June 2013 | 10 replies
Fl requires a survey on property, I just did mine on a house I bought 6 years ago because it was a cash sale.
Account Closed Investor from Kansas
12 November 2015 | 10 replies
I do speak Spanish, so that will come in handy, for sure.The oil market has sure made a dent in options in more than just our investing opportunities as we also have land man/surveying work we are offered when the oil markets are going well.
N/A N/A Are Rents Rising in Your Area?
13 March 2007 | 17 replies
Rents in the Boston and DC areas rose about 5% last year and are expected to rise another 4-5% this year, a solid growth after years of slow going.Hard stats can be found at the National Apartment Assocation (2006 Survey of Income and Expenses), if you're looking for pre-investment data.