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23 October 2012 | 10 replies
I've been actively wholesaling for the past 2 years and have only been able to close 3 deals (1 the first year and 2 this year).
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18 October 2012 | 3 replies
Florida also showed increasing foreclosure start activity over last year, a 24% increase from the 3rd quarter of 2011.
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17 October 2012 | 10 replies
I buy and hold so, I look in areas that are known for rentals and have very little or no gang activity.
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22 October 2012 | 12 replies
I would recommend actively talking to them now and allowing them to be familiar with your business.
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2 November 2012 | 19 replies
I use Loopnet & have had been a paid member when I'm actively looking for a property.
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20 October 2012 | 6 replies
My favorite lender said "he wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole" because of SAFE.Have you ever used a mortgage broker to structure the deal and if so, how did you find one that would do it?
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23 October 2012 | 7 replies
One of my favorite authors on real estate investing is William Nickerson, who's first book was written over 50 years ago.
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23 October 2012 | 13 replies
Problem is that in some areas, and regulators, may examine the extent of the commercial activity compared to the type of loan being made.
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19 June 2007 | 1 reply
I am a young 21 year old guy on active duty in the army.