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15 November 2007 | 59 replies
hey Joshua Dorkin,I'm not a computer person like yourself, I was asked by Graham to Join this discussion because my family received a low interest loan and he wanted a person who has actually done it to speak up.I have been in Asia for 12 years supporting orphans, and outreach groups, and volunteer every weekend I'm in Japan helpin Japaneses couples with their big wedding day.
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21 February 2007 | 7 replies
That's because you want to have enough profit margin to make the deal and risk worthwhile, as well as have enough equity for quick exit strategies, such as selling the property for 85% of its value to move it quick in an emergency.Your payments will largely depend upon the price you pay, your credit and the interest rate you're able to receive, the taxes for that specific area and how much your insurance costs.
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10 May 2008 | 21 replies
Now in reference to Texas' real estate licensing laws, here's the text directly from the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act for what a broker is:"a person who, in exchange for a commission or other valuable consideration or with the expectation of receiving a commission or other valuable consideration, performs for another person one of the following . . . . . .
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7 March 2007 | 13 replies
The number I have to be at or below for me to consider a deal (unless there are other factors brought to my attention) is .70 cents on the dollar or LESS.
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20 December 2008 | 9 replies
Is there anything we can do with the proceeds we receive from the sale to defer the capital gains taxes OTHER than a 1031 Exchange??
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14 March 2007 | 4 replies
Question: When I tried to sell my house the first time (FSBO), I received an earnest money check.
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13 December 2007 | 13 replies
Ask a lot of questions and say little until you have an idea of what might get their attention.
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15 March 2007 | 2 replies
Receive, record and deposit earnest money, security deposits and advance rents under the direct supervision of the Principal Broker;9.
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15 March 2007 | 2 replies
In general ANY FUNDS you receive are going to be taxable.all cash
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18 March 2007 | 5 replies
Hi Guys, I know people dont really pay attention to tax assessed value, it is the comps of the area that is important.