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12 September 2008 | 14 replies
I read a great article the other day that emphasizes what so many people in our culture fail to realize:--APPRECIATION IS NOT INCOME--CREDIT IS NOT SAVINGS--DEBT IS NOT WEALTHYou can read the rest of the article here:http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/blog/comments/southern-californias-cultural-pathology/
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17 January 2011 | 121 replies
But, we're confusing the discussion by discussing wholesaling a property that one has purchased.Therefore, the discussion in your post seems mute.Attempting to wholesale an REO is a no win proposition in my humble opinion.
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29 October 2009 | 11 replies
When you send the increase letter out, you emphasize some of that in the letter.
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18 December 2009 | 5 replies
Getting good at asking the right questions to find out what the owner really needs in order to give up their property is a skill that takes some time to develop.If you show them how the deal will help them win at the end of the day they will get on board.
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30 January 2010 | 3 replies
I think it would be a win/win for both of us.
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12 February 2010 | 24 replies
You have opened my eyes to an honest, straight forward approach that appears to be a win-win for all involved.
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15 December 2011 | 26 replies
Don't forget to ask for something in return to make it a win-win.
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1 September 2011 | 15 replies
After repeated battles with the new organisms humans will slowly win the battle to be able to produce new housing stock.