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Casey DeCaire New to Seattle!! New to BP!! New to Real Estate!!
5 August 2015 | 12 replies
What @Ryland Taniguchi says is absolutely correct, although I would caution him in that a beginner to the real estate scene won't necessarily have an instant grasp of the jargon.
Greg R. Housing crash deniers ???
14 January 2023 | 2904 replies
Housing is not very liquid, a housing "crash" doesn't happen instantly, you should know this.
Mark Vandzura Camaplan vs equity trust
25 May 2021 | 9 replies
This is especially important in a society that increasingly demands instant gratification ("Why can't I get a phone app to do everything related to the investment with just one click"?)
Greg Stetz Estimating closing and sales costs accurately?
19 May 2019 | 6 replies
I suspect many inexperienced investors, that do not understand the full cost of buy n hold, are under calculating long-term costs and may not even realize that they are purchasing a cash flow negative house.  1% properties have not been found on MLS here since maybe 2013.  50% rule would show every purchase at large negative cash flow (but at our rent point the 50% rule is too conservative).I look for value adds that reduce my investment amount and provide instant sweat equity. 
Sergio Aguinaga Private/hard money lender aftermath
6 October 2018 | 10 replies
If the ARV was $120k (hypothetically), you’d have $30k instant equity.  
Warren A. Turnkey purchase price vs comps and LLC
5 January 2018 | 32 replies
Youve got an instant $30k negative equity.
Kanalu DeMello Aloha From Honolulu, Hawaii!
1 March 2015 | 8 replies
It's instant credibility and potential clients love to hear that I am building a practice focused around providing services to real estate investors. 90% of my client base represents individuals or businesses who invest in real property assets which helps assure potential clients that I can meet their needs.I'd put all my energy into that and stashing cash away.
Jerry R. Hello from Wiscorida
26 January 2010 | 17 replies
You may get instant responce (don't count on it) or it may take several months.
Aryelle Collins Can I use equity for a down payment?
8 October 2016 | 3 replies
Even if buying under FMV with instant equity, a conventional lender wants to see skin in the game - a down payment.If the seller could loan you money collateralized by a different property and you owner-occ/house hack it, it would be possible.  
Phil LeNeveu Buy and Hold Rental Property Advice
26 January 2017 | 13 replies
So now you have a property that is below market value in pretty good shape and instantly making money from Day 1.With Zillow/Realtor.com, you have to negotiate the price, fix up the property if needed and then maybe have to get tenants in place.