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15 October 2012 | 34 replies
This requirement also indicates that any prior flipping activity on the home in the previous 12 months may be a red flag to the lender.2.
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11 October 2012 | 8 replies
It was listed on the MLS, I checked it out as soon as it became active and had an offer in within an hour after that.
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13 October 2012 | 16 replies
Do you get actively involved in the process.. making calls, door knocking, etc.?
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27 November 2012 | 40 replies
Be a lifelong student and be active.
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17 October 2012 | 15 replies
Go to local Real Estate Investing groups, and learn from those that are active.
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11 October 2012 | 0 replies
Residential Agents?
Commercial Brokers?
Appraisers?
Property Managers?
Investors?
etc.
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17 October 2012 | 1 reply
Realtytrac just released its foreclosure numbers on October 11, 2012, and this report shows decreasing foreclosure activities in some U.S.
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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.