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Philips Jonathan New investor looking for a advise
14 January 2016 | 2 replies
I might take the help of professionals for initial setup and maintenance as i am new to this field but eventually i will maintain it myself so looking for safe,business friendly state with low fees,taxes.
Douglas Quayle New member from Northern CA
29 December 2015 | 15 replies
A Hybrid contract of sale... a way to close more transactions by joint venture A commercial contract of sale, 3 pages with special buyer requirements related to environmental conditions, existing suppliers, surveys, buried oil tanks and other conditions that must be known to make a profitable and safe transaction An option agreementAn informational pocket pack with 52 options to financing and control a building without conventional financingBlank checks, pens, carbon paper, A list of referencesDisclosures for lead paint and other state or federal requirementsCell phone with camera to take pictures of the nice things and negative aspects of the property and to take a picture of the contract to email confirmation to seller and to your title company or lenderA gift, something for the seller to remember you by, I give Indian Head Nickels away, pens, note pads.Blank addendum forms - these are used to attach to your purchase agreements (you don't want a lot of chicken scratching on your contracts; use them to write some of the following; 1.
Calvin Thomas Help me understand mortgages for investment properties
3 January 2016 | 29 replies
I will have continue to test my theories and results, but it's a pretty safe bet.
Robert Greene Buying houses at auctions
29 December 2015 | 14 replies
Ask them questions, who is the seller, what was the problem, how long was it on the market, how can you reach the sellers, let the agent know that you'll pay them a fee if they help you buy the property before the auction.....this will eliminate your competitionbe pro-active, do your research, don't just show up....you need history of the property before you bid, do this and you will succeed, do not do it and you will over-payvisit the property before the auction sale, try to find the owner, ask questions (sometimes you can stop the auction by making an offer to buy directly for the owner (always check the local laws about buying directly from owners in foreclosurs, you would be safe by using an agent, called arms length agreement, you pay the agent for this service.talk to the neighbors, find out what's going on, the history of the property and the ownership, neighbor usually love to talk and will give you some great insightsIs the house vacant, for how long, can you get inside to do an inspectioncheck the public records, what liens are on the property, what violations, back taxes, water bills etcif buying directly form the seller (using an agent), make sure you have a lien and title report to protect you from buying a property with other liens or judgementsOther ideas for you that may help you understand the auction business better:Contact auction companies (always talk to the principle of the company). 
Skip Gilliam $500 month cash flow or at least 20% return on investment???
3 January 2016 | 35 replies
And the first part, I would agree with pretty much any investor except me; I DID have to do that deal, or else we would still be looking for that dream property that made good cashflow and made the wife feel happ and "safe". 
Benjamin Cowles ​ISO RMLO within the SWFL area
20 January 2016 | 16 replies
Never done any of this and deciding to do it on my own I'd just assume scribble it on a napkin but that doesn't seem like a safe idea, for myself nor the seller.
Kevin Kohler S. FL Cap Rates
30 December 2015 | 3 replies
Thanks and have a SAFE and HAPPY New Years!
Dan G. Which cities in the US have the best rental properties?
18 May 2017 | 50 replies
I am willing to buy single family homes pretty much anywhere in the US as long as the cap rates are high, the construction is CBS, the neighborhood is decent (low crime/safe) with reliable tenants willing to live there, and the properties can be managed by a good, local property manager.
Joe Edwards-Hoff How would you handle these repair requests?
3 January 2016 | 9 replies
So, I told the tenant the professional company told me that cleaning that area should be safe for you.
Leslie B. Newbie - Urban Transportation Planner - Bay Area & Stockton, CA
31 December 2015 | 11 replies
But must be verified by 60 day history, and must be a gift with no requirement to pay back.Reserve Requirements 3-4 Unit owner occupied properties must have 3 months PITIThree (3)- and Four (4)-Unit Property The maximum mortgage amount for the three (3) - and four (4)-unit properties is limited, so that the ratio of the monthly mortgage payment, divided by the monthly net rental income does not exceed 100%, regardless of the occupancy status.Livable Conditions The property must demonstrate the following characteristics: A continuing and sufficient supply of safe and potable water under adequate pressure and of appropriate quality for household uses.