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Daryl Patterson help the confusion
18 August 2014 | 1 reply
As far as getting assistance setting this deal up first thing I recommend you do is get it under contract ASAP and reach out to someone with some experience to partner with.
Mario Kneidinger Getting started... in Austria...
6 October 2014 | 3 replies
I am originally from Italy and I have connected with investors (especially commercial) other there, but they have learned the hard way :)My suggestion is that you find an actual investor and ask to work with or for him, even as an assistant, to learn the ropes.
Lutonya Johnson Should I encourage home ownership to my 19 year old?
19 August 2014 | 1 reply
She has been very aggressive in trying to move out and getting her "own place" she would plan on renting out a room to assist with mortgage cost. 
Joe Johnson Need a Title Company and an RE attorney
20 August 2014 | 2 replies
or Attorney to assistment with a SWD?
Ricardo S. PLEASE HELP: Just starting out Multi Family rental in queens NY
21 August 2014 | 4 replies
The houses might not be in good condition but I was thinking I could get a FHA 203k loan built into the total loan amount and also try to get down payment assistance added to it too for a maximum loan amount of $160,000. 
Michael Prats Real Estate Full Time
21 August 2014 | 2 replies
@Michael Prats The best way to learn the real estate business is to get a job as an assistant to someone who is successful.  
Kira Santa first flip...heeelllp!!
22 August 2014 | 4 replies
These are assumptions, but the holding costs (taxes, insurance, utilities, financing if applicable) over the next few months combined with the selling cost (commissions, transfer tax, seller assist if you're selling to FHA buyer in a lot of cases) you're looking at about 85% of your ARV left. $90k x .85 = $76,500 - less repairs $25k= $51,000 - less acquisition $40k= $11k net profit.Consider the remaining profit you'll receive once this profit is split between partners and after taxes.I'm working on a similar deal right now and thinking that I will rent it out since the profit margin is only around $10k. 
Jim Hamrick 30 days from renting via Air BnB short term stay
22 August 2014 | 0 replies
The home is paid for.Since I will be available everyday literally next door for maintenance, guest assistance etc (I am retired) what are my options tax wise...I believe I can treat the home as a business or as a vacation home for tax purposes.
Ryan Dossey Getting license online?
1 February 2015 | 32 replies
They do make you wait 2 weeks to take the test at the end of the next course so the quickest you could finish is in 6 weeks I guess.I chose the $99 option, but there is a $199 and $299 option I believe that offer more resources and assistance.
Amanda Cadena Real Estate Investing legalities
30 September 2014 | 11 replies
Unless/until you feel you are 100% comfortable with all aspects of a real estate transaction and the legal issues surrounding real estate transactions, I highly recommend you use a great real estate agent and/or attorney to assist you.