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Jeff Warner Anyone use a Buyers Agent to offer on REO's?
15 July 2011 | 74 replies
I like to start my "pitch" by letting them know that I am an investor and just got done watching a carlton sheets infomercial last night at 2 AM and wanted to buy there pending property for zero down and get cash back at closing.Once the tension gets really thick I then tell them I am totally kidding (which they are relieved about and are now smiling most of the time) I then go on to tell them my criteria (which is very specific) and that it looks like I just missed out on the deal they have that is pending and am wondering if there is any chance it may fall out.At first they tell me it's solid until I let them know that I ALWAYS buy through whomever tells me about a deal first and sell from that same person usually within 30 days me buying and rehabing it.I follow up with a template email letting them know my criteria and a link to my website (to hopefully establish some credibility) and then follow up on a regular basis to see if 1) if the deal I originally called about fell out 2) if they have anything new coming to market, any price reductions or know of any other agents that have good deals.This leads me to my buyers agent (wow that was a long winded way to get to the actual subject eh?).
Stephen N. Do i have to pay self employment tax on flips?
31 October 2015 | 51 replies
There are many advantages to conducting your business through one or more business entities and tax reduction/mitigation are primary examples of those advantages.
Timothy W. Am I on drugs?
21 April 2010 | 58 replies
You actually remind me of those big fat bullies in elementary school who are so insecure that they need to make fun of the smart, nerdy kids.
Abe Gonzales 3D Concrete Printing - A Game Changer?
17 July 2016 | 2 replies
Some apps could reduce and increase connectivity such as using existing server to/from permitting department, building/planning department for on the spot inspection, paperwork reduction, etc.
Alina K. putting a downpayment for a 6 unit multiplex
4 September 2016 | 21 replies
That way you can go to a bank and get your fully owned property financed and pay back the lender in approx 12 months if that's the deal you set up.I'm certainly open to hearing if anyone has other ideas about this.Also from Ontario by the way and looking for SFH or Duplexes in Kitchener Waterloo area.Jesse:A 5% down payment is only possible with a high-ratio, insured mortgage on a single family home or duplex if the borrower / purchaser makes the property their primary residence.A 10% down payment is possible with a high-ratio, insured mortgage on a triplex or quadruplex if the borrower / purchaser makes one of the units their primary residence.There is no reduction in down payment on a commercial property if the borrower / purchaser elects to live in a unit.
Natasha Keck Deflation, Stagflation, Inflation, Hyperinflation and Uncertainty
1 November 2016 | 77 replies
DEFLATION, INFLATION, HYPERINFLATION, STAGFLATION AND THE ARGUMENTS DEFLATION:  Deflation, when prices in the overall economy decrease, is most often created by a reduction in spending.  
Cheryl Tatum Capital! Capital! Capital!
7 February 2020 | 8 replies
Other than that, trim the fat on your expenses/amenities and save extra from your regular job at the same time saving the CF from the rental.  
Liz Ridgway Best 401k Rollover Option to Allow RE Investing
15 November 2016 | 5 replies
B) Any suggestions on how to do an analysis on the best ROI between- Leaving current employer for another company in order to roll my 401k (would experience increase in health insurance cost, would give up 22 days of paid vacation per year most likely for the standard 10 days, up to $20K reduction in annual base salary, etc)OR- Stay with current employer, grow base salary by 3%/yr, continue to invest the max 401k contribution to realize max allowable personal income deductionSide note, I telecommute for a job in Baltimore, MD while residing in DFW, TX.
Henry Montgomery III Best methods for getting leads
9 December 2016 | 45 replies
I'm with Account ClosedI send out 350 postcards and got a big-fat-zero calls. 
Jack B. Appreciation on single family homes vs multi family
8 December 2016 | 10 replies
I could sell my cheaper B-/C+ properties and buy a one million dollar complex for now, then sell my A properties once they are niiice and fat with appreciation.