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2 July 2012 | 7 replies
How do you research another wholesaler's character to know if you want to work with them?
10 September 2012 | 2 replies
The challenge was coming up with the remaining funds to purchase the property even if you could assume the existing mortgage.To put some simple numeric examples:Purchase: $100kDownpayment: $20kAssume existing mortgage: $20k (because it's probably been paid down for 20+ years).Funds to close: $60k (plus closing and rehab costs).No other lenders will look at funding the $60k it because they'll want a 1st mortgage position.If the numbers work, best bet is to obtain financing for the purchase and pay off the assumable loan.
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16 September 2012 | 30 replies
I bet that in the end, I'll hit a home run, or at least a triple on this one.
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5 May 2013 | 42 replies
You might not have known exactly what it meant, but I bet you would have noticed it and questioned it.
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19 September 2013 | 6 replies
If you want a lasting repair, your best bet is to cut out a section of the drywall and put in a new piece that spans a few studs on each side of the crack.Cost: patch job should be $30 to $50, or more depending on your negotiating.Cutting out a large section and putting in a new piece would probably be $150-$250.The wall texture will also determine how good the finished product blends and how long it will take.
2 November 2013 | 30 replies
You can bet they're getting free legal aid and have been advised to stay put until the sheriff's lockout.
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11 October 2018 | 29 replies
Its almost speculative: You're betting on the city government getting their act together.
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19 December 2013 | 4 replies
I never counted but I bet I look at 50 houses before I bid on one.
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17 February 2014 | 18 replies
The best bet would be to do the 1031 and then buy the other person out of the corp.You never want real estate held in a corporation.
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6 May 2013 | 11 replies
I think you can try to dispute through the credit agency and the party with the negative entry has I think 30 days to respond or you can request it be removed.Honestly though probably your best bet is just give it time.