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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Sounds like a challenging situation all around I would not cancel the deal, but if he dies and it goes to the estate and probate you may want to start looking for something else just in case...Best of luck. ...
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
What's your biggest time management challenge?
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26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Whoever is handling the estate needs to contact the servicer within 90 days or they will generally start the foreclosure process.
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19 January 2025 | 11 replies
the midwest has lower price points than other areas of the US, sure, but it also comes with its own challenges - for example, very old housing stock, lots of deferred maintenance, and tremendous demand for the best properties."
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
However, proving material participation with a full-time job can be challenging, especially if tasks are outsourced, as the IRS scrutinizes such claims.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
It comes down to how each county handles property tax valuation.To put it in generic terms - a title company & lender will base your initial mortgage payment on the property taxes of the previous owner.
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
Hi Kris,It sounds like you’ve got a great property under contract with a solid entry price, and the only challenge is the interest rate of 7.125%.
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27 December 2024 | 4 replies
Unfortunately, the end of 2024 has brought a string of financial challenges for my family, and I’m feeling the pressure.Two weeks ago, I was laid off from my job.