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Mitchlyn D. Window Installment
28 September 2016 | 6 replies
This is a project that requires a city permit FYI, but if you are installing windows on a house you live in, you can pull the permit yourself.My husband and I replaced all the windows on the house we live in now - it was one of our first renovation projects.If you hire a contractor usually they will want to purchase the windows themselves, and that cost is included their quotes along with the labor cost for installation.
Melody Harrington Newbie Real Estate Agent/ Property Manager from Holland MI
27 September 2016 | 2 replies
I have been quietly reading and absorbing information from bigger pockets for over a year ( including reading many of Brandon Turner 's books and webinars) and figured it was time to introduce myself. 
Mark Stone Investing question
30 September 2016 | 13 replies
While things were taken care of, not everyone is back to where they were, including lenders.So, these folks spinning the infinite system of buy, finance, rent and repeat don't have an understanding of loan limits or loan concentrations or concentration of income with the ability to pay.
Lynsey Staes How to "prove" rental income as income when getting a mortgage...
20 July 2018 | 7 replies
Giving my financials a quick overview, he stated that he was not sure I could get pre-approved based on my income alone that I would have to include the rental income on both properties.  
Scott Boeser Postcard Info Help
27 September 2016 | 0 replies
I realize that everyone is going to have different input and advice based off of their experiences, but I'm looking for assistance as to whether something I'm including is a definite NO NO, or if something should be added in for increased impact. 
Curt Powell Lease option with "for sale by owner"
20 October 2016 | 3 replies
Rental Agreement + Option to Purchase AgreementRental Agreement: a typical lease agreement with the total amount of rentOption to Purchase Agreement: this includes all the terms of the Lease Option such as Final Purchase Price, NROC (see below for more details), and how much of the rent will be credited back as rent credits (I typically charge above market rents and use that extra amount as rent credits).I have the Tenant-Buyer sign both of these docs and pay me the Non-Refundable Option Consideration (NROC).
Ivan Larios Go for real estate broker or investor first?
30 September 2016 | 5 replies
Courses #5 – 8 may be included in your postsecondary educationExperience Requirements – 20 transactions The Division calculates the transactions to ensure the applicant meets a total of twenty by using the following formulas: • Listing agent in the sale of property owned by another = ½ transaction • Selling agent in the sale of property owned by another = ½ transaction • Listing agent in the lease of commercial or industrial real estate owned by another for a term of at least one year = ½ transaction • Procuring agent in the lease of commercial or industrial real estate owned by another for a term of at least one year = ½ transaction • Listing and /or procuring agent in the lease of four residential real estate properties owned by another for a term of at least one-year = 1 transactionThere are also requirements about not having a criminal record.http://www.com.ohio.gov/documents/real_Requirement...You can probably get into investing sooner than you can accomplish all of that.  
Nick A. Condo vs. Single Family vs. Duplex
9 October 2016 | 23 replies
If you are able to be a house hacker you might qualify for a loan that includes repairs or renovation.  
Robert Wodogaza Rob , real estate investor from Rhode Island
29 November 2016 | 13 replies
They include a great lawyer, accountant, electrician, good plumbers, good handymen, these are the people I call on to help lend a hand when needed as well as my wife who handles all of the financial aspects of our business.  
Leah Bonner Sticky note marketing
27 September 2016 | 2 replies
My main question is should i just blanket neighborhoods with the sticky notes and should I also include either another note stating i will give a referral fee, or include it in the notes.