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7 December 2013 | 11 replies
I find it all so incredibly interesting to learn about and want to start applying the tools I have and put them into action.Although I am eager to get going as soon as possible, I do have a few limitations and have had some set backs when it comes to income available as well as credit history for loan/mortgage approval.I have been doing a lot of reading about lease options, lease purchases, notes, partnering with an investor, purchasing without a bank loan...I am wondering if there is anyone who can help with some insight who may have gone this route or found themselves in a similar situation as me who could offer some advice on the best way for me to get started.Thanks so much!
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5 December 2013 | 5 replies
They also require that you have 6-12 months reserves in the place sits empty, a higher than average credit score, and 3 years of services in the same line of work.
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6 December 2013 | 5 replies
Many are predicting incredible growth for next year.
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5 December 2013 | 80 replies
The inland Empire is constantly thrown out at me as a suggestion but as you said it (even more than other California areas) is incredibly tenant friendly.
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14 December 2013 | 36 replies
"Hidden Credit Repair Secrets" by Mark Clayborne is a fine book to lean some interesting tactics to have to improve credit FICO scores.
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13 December 2013 | 5 replies
I had an incredible experience with the broker who wrote the loan on my primary residence.
14 December 2013 | 12 replies
One name came up most, and even the local "SCORE" folks, some local business help unit said this accountant was the areas best.
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15 December 2013 | 5 replies
Im incredibly blown away by your words of wisdom.
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9 October 2014 | 126 replies
Correct me if I am wrong the DF act said you must have a certain credit score to get the loan plus others things is that correct.Joe Gore
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3 January 2014 | 64 replies
And they have no money for the down-payment, a credit score of 403, and they can't afford monthly payments of more than $450 per month.