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Teresa DelaMater Typical terms for private lenders?
8 April 2018 | 2 replies
Below are examples: **Please refer to a Real Estate Attorney.Amortized Note for “x” years:: Your family member is your private banker.
Daniel J Aldrich [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
10 April 2018 | 4 replies
The owners stated that they wouldn't go below 85300.  
Larry S. Newbie from northern New Jersey
8 May 2018 | 12 replies
Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.
Star-Kayla Lewis New Member: Introduction to the Forum
13 April 2018 | 6 replies
Many have posted a few great tips already, that's the cool thing about this forum ;-)That said, I highly recommend using the awesome tools provided here on BP to learn the basics of analysis and underwriting.A few tips to get started and your continued learning:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.Read Beginner’s Guide.Check out BP Podcasts.Find upcoming real estate events and meetups near you.If you'd like to tag someone in the conversation, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person that appears below the comments box.
Paden Anderson Snow balling VS 15 year notes on rentals
12 April 2018 | 68 replies
Not all debt is the same.  30yr fixed rate resi loans below 5% are much different than hybrid or commercial loans in the 6%+ range with calls, adjusts, balloons, etc bothering you to report your financial every year. 
Thomas Richardson Starting Investor In Western Massachusetts
10 April 2018 | 2 replies
There are many all of over the country, and you can find them both on bigger pockets, in the events section, below is the linkhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-an...and on Meetup.com.Lots of luck :)
Arthur Means 75k Cash: Pay off student loans or use for a mortgage downpayment
29 March 2019 | 18 replies
Living below our means is key.
Oliver J fryer Checklist prior to buying
9 April 2018 | 0 replies
Build a buffer of time and repair cost accounting.Additional infoWHOLESALINGlistingbook.com or equivalent serviceupdates via email bank owned properties, price changes within range, new lists at/below $50,000 (not worth $50k)Send realtor offers with number/house address… they send to banks.. maybe 1/10 accept an offerRealtor gets a contract for youYou go check out the property to ensure nothing is crazyYou may be prompted to put down a deposit about $1,000 (don’t have to)Check that the title is clearPlace the house back on the market “handyman special”, cheap, cash, phone, email) at least $10,000 more than your offer.. eventually you may build a ‘buyer’s list’Get the new buyer to sign the contract with the realtorTAX DELINQUENT PROPERTIESLocal assessor - contact for people with delinquent property tax records —> excel listSort excel for names, addresses, amount of taxes, taxes that are 2 years old (and older)Contact the owner via letter ‘im oliver, I see that your property is behind on taxes…’“Dear Mr.
Michael Ryland New investor from Roseville, CA
3 May 2018 | 20 replies
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Derrick Lubomski First deal...am I too GREEDY? Is the seller too GREEDY?
11 April 2018 | 20 replies
She started at $229,000 and you told her most places sell for 5-10% below asking, so 10% below that would be $206,100.