I assumed it was public knowledge not to hide it but perhaps limit future losses.....but then again, it might not be so bad of a hit, I wouldn't hold it, but he may be happy to.

I was just curious as to other ideas of investment properties, I know we have to purchase a like property but wasn't sure if it has to be a duplex or can it be a retail or commercial property or can we purchase single family homes to rent out, I think the latter is probably off limits I just looking for different stratagies

Am closing on an REO from BofA next week and in contract on another property that is a short sale own by BofA.My question is do you know if BofA have any rules or limit to the number of properties one can purchase from them within a giving time and the reason am asking is because they are the only bank that ask for social security number when you make offers.

Both are residentual lots within the city limits, and I've had a Realtor CMA on both

The house is set back from the road by about 50ft, speed limit of the road is 25 so I was concerned about noise a bit. 4BR, 1.5BAWalk out basementI'm looking at renting long term but living in it short term and subletting a room.

May be limited to 15-20 year notes vs. 30 for conventional.Hard money then refi.

The aspect of the 20% limitation, the real costs of improvements are excluded and profits can be made at the 20% amount on materials and labor.

I'd like it to be reasonably close (I'll be living in Marin county).Considering my limited capital, I'll need to start in lower end areas, at least by Bay Area standards, but I'd rather not have to bring an armed escort.Some options I'm considering are:OaklandVallejoSanta RosaNapa/SonomaVallejo in particular looks interesting.

My limited experience is roughly $1,000 per entity.

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