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23 January 2011 | 5 replies
Check your math; 47K + 18K = 65K where I'm from :DYou need to establish the ARV (after repair value) from sold comparables, since that is how an appraisal will approach setting the value.
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19 January 2011 | 2 replies
THere is already a ton of information on how to evaluate deals and the proper means to performing the right math.
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25 January 2011 | 9 replies
Do the math and figure out the interest rate.
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24 January 2011 | 6 replies
Also been unable to track down a step-by-step approach to doing your homework on a property before moving to the bidding process, though obviously there is a lot of the basic "common sense" advice such as go actually look at a property you are bidding on, and get a good determination of the real value of a property.....duhI am interested in any tricky back door concerns I should have when considering purchasing anything in a tax deed auction.
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21 August 2018 | 68 replies
If you’re paying more than 10% for sfh's then you might want to do a little homework.
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9 February 2011 | 8 replies
And that beats the heck out of nothing.That said, I've gone though this math numerous times and always end up at the same place as Jeffrey.
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7 February 2011 | 8 replies
It's evident you did your homework and got all your ducks in a row before starting.
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9 February 2011 | 82 replies
I will provide unlimited, free pictures, of any prospective properties to any out of state investor looking to buy in MA. The
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9 February 2011 | 20 replies
I'm not saying there aren't bad apples out there, there are, but that applies to just about anything in life.One should do their homework before getting involved with another entity.
9 February 2011 | 25 replies
The math in that snippet is wrong. 1500/12 = 125But that 1500 was for the insurance!