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Veronica Helms Looking for local wholesalers to network with
6 October 2016 | 7 replies
I had these in mind for a group I work with and they decided to go for an industrial property in West Charlotte because of recent rezoning.  
Mike Lowery Things to Consider when buying with Seller Financing
3 October 2016 | 4 replies
Thanks in advance!
Samantha N. Debt, Investing, and Market Timing?
8 October 2016 | 3 replies
Thanks in advance!
Daren Jones Mobile Home Park Financing
3 October 2016 | 1 reply
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Daniel Merced New Member- San Francisco
24 March 2017 | 14 replies
Hello Daniel, My background was in the film industry in production and it definitely came in handy while renting out a furnished house.
Chris D. Are cross collateral agreements recorded
6 October 2016 | 2 replies
Thanks in advance.
Abdul Azeez First failure and chicken and egg situation
7 October 2016 | 12 replies
@Abdul Azeez, I think that the problem is that you are stacking the deck against yourself trying to do all of these things on your first deal:1) Purchasing the property from an online auction site / bank, which is notoriously tricky even for the experienced investor, due to their proprietary contracts and minimal due diligence period and strict deadlines.2) Working with a new contractor that you haven't used before, or seen their work before, and who may not be used to dealing with investors.3) Trying to get conventional financing on a property that has a short closing time and where the mechanical systems cannot be tested.4) Working on your first deal by yourself instead of partnering with a local investor who can guide you along, or at least a mentor who you can turn to with questions.My advice is to make it easier on yourself by considering buying a property with a standard contract and longer due diligence period, network with local investors who can provide you contractor contacts and also some guidance, and consider using private financing or hard money instead of bank financing.In my opinion, buying from the online auction sites is a more advanced strategy that you can use once you are able to ballpark construction costs yourself and/or you have a trusted contractor you've worked with before and/or you have private financing or hard money set up so you can close fast and/or you can purchase the property without interior access and hope to get lucky in terms of condition (but still buy at a price where you are comfortable doing a full rehab if necessary without losing much money) and/or you are familiar with agreement of sale contracts and closings in your state so you can assess the risks of using the bank's seller-friendly contract.You're already doing the right things by asking questions on this forum, and taking action.  
David Smith Purchasing at auction in Oregon
3 October 2016 | 3 replies
Meanwhile I am camping out in the house; but since the law specifies the redemption notice to the sheriff has to be filed no more than 30 days in advance, or no less than 2 days in advance, I cannot figure out how much warning I will have that I have lost the house and have to be out on the street (another rich homeless person, how weird!).  
Stephen Sawrie Financing investment properties with self-directed IRA
3 October 2016 | 14 replies
I would be putting these properties on 10 year notes.thanks in advance, and I apologize if this is not the correct forum for the question.
Alex Ballas How to find a good, long term realtor agent for investors
3 October 2016 | 3 replies
hi @Alex Ballasjust like any industry, it takes time to filter the good and bad contacts.