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15 August 2013 | 4 replies
You should only consider legal advice that is provided by an attorney you hire.Seeking advice from an attorney in the area where the property is located can be a wise and very economical decision considering the alternative.
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18 August 2013 | 15 replies
Three things you need to be aware of are: 1) the redemption period; 2) how to terminate a contract for deed; and 3) the proper construction for the legal agreements to comply with federal and the state laws where the property is located.Seeking advice from an attorney in the area where the property is located can be a wise and very economical decision considering the alternative.
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21 August 2013 | 17 replies
I'm not suggesting this is an awesome deal, just possibly an alternative to putting out large capital up front
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2 January 2014 | 47 replies
Lease Option Assignments and Sub2 purchasing are great alternatives to acquiring properties than trying to get cash buyers to buy a "skinny" deal, that is 0 to 20 % equity.
10 January 2014 | 69 replies
Finding deals through relationships built, properties and opportunities that never hit the market and aren't advertised, etc...I think there are at least two alternatives, albeit with a slightly longer time horizon, that could yield significantly higher returns.
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18 August 2013 | 1 reply
*An alternative (or additional!)
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25 September 2013 | 21 replies
Aanother alternative: find a discount listing agent and have him list it for you.
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20 August 2013 | 14 replies
If you're looking at making 80K on the deal, what alternative buy-and-hold properties could you purchase in a similar area?
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29 August 2013 | 10 replies
"Driving for dollars" is a popular term used in the forum threads as an alternative to signs and direct mail.
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19 August 2013 | 2 replies
Any other legal advice is ILLEGAL and may be very incorrect.Seeking advice from an attorney in the area where the property is located can be a wise and very economical decision considering the alternative.