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Stephanie Medellin Need Some Help Appealing an Appraisal
2 October 2016 | 9 replies
I've seen other appraisals where a short sale was used as a comp, and it was indicated that it was a short sale, not an arms length transaction.  
Nicholas Denning Trying to get started in Real Estate in Denver Metro Area
12 October 2016 | 6 replies
I think that just looking at that in general will open your eyes to what the reality of your purchasing position is.2) Within the areas where those properties pop up, determine what units/locations will attract tenants that you would like to rent to.
Aaron Fallon Building a real estate portfolio in Northeast Ohio
3 October 2016 | 6 replies
Working with web and app developers to create best-in-class management tools that drive down costs, streamline processes, and attract and engage millenial customers.
Eve Mahoney Opinions on condo purchase with 24% HOA delinquency?
7 October 2016 | 4 replies
Lots of HOA problems, back dues owed, short sale, etc.
Daniel Frye What do you all use Virtual Assistants for?
23 November 2016 | 5 replies
For example, if I have a commercial space that I would like to attract a music school, I will pay a virtual assistant to do market research and provide the names and emails of 40 local music schools. 
Adam Cox Generating leads
4 October 2016 | 4 replies
In short, you're going to have to test your market.
Daren Jones Mobile Home Park Financing
3 October 2016 | 1 reply
I am looking to retain and would prefer a long term solution not hard money or short term. 
Sameer Jain How to start investing in multifamily ?
11 October 2016 | 25 replies
There are some real advantages w/scale and a concept called forced appreciation (value add approaches) that make large apartment investing attractive.  
Jim Shiminski Need input on best way to structure financing for office bldg
3 October 2016 | 2 replies
In short term probably May easier to have my partner carry the paper and finance the deal  
Abdul Azeez First failure and chicken and egg situation
7 October 2016 | 12 replies
@Abdul Azeez, I think that the problem is that you are stacking the deck against yourself trying to do all of these things on your first deal:1) Purchasing the property from an online auction site / bank, which is notoriously tricky even for the experienced investor, due to their proprietary contracts and minimal due diligence period and strict deadlines.2) Working with a new contractor that you haven't used before, or seen their work before, and who may not be used to dealing with investors.3) Trying to get conventional financing on a property that has a short closing time and where the mechanical systems cannot be tested.4) Working on your first deal by yourself instead of partnering with a local investor who can guide you along, or at least a mentor who you can turn to with questions.My advice is to make it easier on yourself by considering buying a property with a standard contract and longer due diligence period, network with local investors who can provide you contractor contacts and also some guidance, and consider using private financing or hard money instead of bank financing.In my opinion, buying from the online auction sites is a more advanced strategy that you can use once you are able to ballpark construction costs yourself and/or you have a trusted contractor you've worked with before and/or you have private financing or hard money set up so you can close fast and/or you can purchase the property without interior access and hope to get lucky in terms of condition (but still buy at a price where you are comfortable doing a full rehab if necessary without losing much money) and/or you are familiar with agreement of sale contracts and closings in your state so you can assess the risks of using the bank's seller-friendly contract.You're already doing the right things by asking questions on this forum, and taking action.