6 March 2018 | 4 replies
Not to say there are still some diamonds in the rough out there, but the competition is very high - especially for the online sales
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2 March 2018 | 6 replies
@Sabrina Rios in my opinion wholesaling is not a good way to start out, especially in California (high cost of marketing, competition, no garuntee of success etc.) , you might consider using an FHA 203k to house hack a multiunit that needs some work in your area (there are quite a few) Creative finance opportunities aren't as common as many on Bigger Pockets make them appear, seller financing is fairly rare and when available usually offers terms inferior to those of a traditional lender.
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2 June 2018 | 112 replies
I'll preface my comment with the fact that I don't know the area at all but, according to the Zillow ad, you are priced significantly above the competition and I don't see comps that support the price you are asking.
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13 April 2018 | 8 replies
Low interest rates and typically interest only payments makes it much more competitive than hard money lenders.
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6 January 2023 | 14 replies
These I view as true competition.
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1 June 2016 | 2 replies
Make sure that the State's law allows you to get a Flat Fee MLS listing or Entry Only listing. some states prohibit this - check the Department of Justice website for your state's specific regulations at: https://www.justice.gov/atr/competition-and-real-estate
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10 January 2023 | 14 replies
I have already had a guest complaint about the dogs..I can live with the garbage issue, but the loud music and dogs will lead to bad reviews which I cannot afford in a very competitive market.I would appreciate any feedback on what my options are in this situation.
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4 December 2022 | 12 replies
This will help you get better at underwriting, running comps, and understanding what the competition is doing.2.
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11 November 2022 | 11 replies
Getting it under market value would be a bonus.So, would using an FHA 203k renovation loan, which would allow me to buy something unqualified for a standard mortgage, which would weed out a lot of competition and push the price lower.