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Kristopher Williams What makes your market?
14 August 2016 | 1 reply
Also having a few anchors in a city help for stability (e.g. capital cities, sports teams, highly reputable colleges / universities).Please add us to your buyers list. 
Michael Bell 5k-10k investments
16 August 2016 | 6 replies
I've seen some properties in Memphis and Kansas City for around $45,000.
Shaquanda Taylor Real estate agent in Philadelphia
18 August 2016 | 4 replies
Depending Neighborhood, Asset Type Etc.
Josh Pass Advice on how to continue
14 August 2016 | 3 replies
In or near big cities prices are often quite high. 
Evan Bell Moving in the right direction
14 August 2016 | 4 replies
I don't mean to go against the grain of those who are selling that idea - all I can say is that it did not work for me.So.......... back to taking seminars, buying cassette tapes and books - I wanted to learn everything I could about investing in real estate ---- so--I had to get money, working capital, and I needed to go on the cheap - A friend told me about cheap properties you could buy in Baltimore - houses for only $2-3,000 and many of them could be found at public auctions.After borrowing some money and getting some credit cards and a new job - one in sales - I was ready - ready to invest in cheap- junk properties in the City.And wouldn't you know it - I got lucky at my first auction and purchased a cheap house that was boarded up - Because of all those expensive seminars I enrolled in I WAS READY - prepared with my pry-bar, flash light, level, marble and probe - I decided to go to this building that was being auctioned the next day - I sort of removed some plywood and crawled through a window to take a look -Boy was I surprised - this place looked great - I later found out that the estate boarded it to keep squatters out.The next day - I was ready with my deposit and waiting for the auctioneer to start his melodious hypnotic chant - 5 bidders appeared but did not bid because they could not get it - I was the only bidder and got the house real cheap.Today as an auctioneer, investor and developer of commercial properties - if someone would ask my opinion on how to get started I would suggest ---Continue to study but learn how to cut through the BSGet a credit line Learn 20 creative financing techniques - no money down systems (that is none of your own money)Hang with a few successful investors and pick - pick - pick their brain*** Look at 50 houses in the area you intend to invest (not expensive, blue collar, mixed rental and home owner neighborhoods)When you are finished looking at 50 properties - you will be armed with knowledge that most agents and other investors don't have - knowledge of values -Keep a journal, put listings in it, write down everything the agent or owner says, keep a record of the cost per square foot - this will help determine values -Have agents send you expired listings - go knock on the door or send a letter to ask if they are still accepting offers on the property - Remember an expired listed is a property that failed to sell - the seller should still be motivated to sell. 
John M. Jersey City Auctions and Property Liens
14 August 2016 | 0 replies
Could someone who has participated in Jersey City property auctions provide some insight into the process and what it takes to succeed?  
Isaac Gonzales New Member from San Antonio Texas
15 August 2016 | 3 replies
You've picked a great place to learn, and an even better city to start in.
Christina R. Agents with experience buying land
14 August 2016 | 3 replies
I will spend some time on my own.. and do a pre app at the city or county that usually cost 1 to 2k.. then I might go to stage two with prelim drawings etc that cost 10 to 20k.. then I will decide if I want to move forward.Generally speaking you cannot develop bare land without up front cost that you could walk away from I have walked from 100k plus up front and not closed..
Danial Qureshi Is this a good deal near Spartanburg, South Carolina?
16 August 2016 | 19 replies
Maybe find out the general trend of where the tenants work to see if your able to fill vacancies from other cities, including Spartanburg.
Dwayne Jones Do you think appraisers typically make fair reports?
15 August 2016 | 7 replies
Do you think a personal bias to neighborhood plays a role?