Although I am doing the improvements to reduce future maintenance, it will be in better repair than most of the houses in the immediate area - so I think I can get a little higher rent - especially when it is looking all fresh.

Hello,I am comparing comps for an REO that was listed several months ago for around 35K it has now been reduced to around 16K.

I spoke to a real estate attorney that advised me to file for chapter 13, he said he could have the principle reduced to marked value which had dropped 50% with the housing meltdown.

The govt agencies (the F's) follow systematic processes for reducing their prices, often 30-day cycles.

And, reduce the amount I need each month by downsizing my home when I can, reduce my debt, and avoid costly indulgences like brand new cars.

Here's the details : two mortgages for $78,000 totalARV $120,000 repairs around $10K $3000 behind in mortgage payments$1000 in lawyer feesPossible options :Ask seller to do a loan mod to reduce sell price and stop foreclusureSell at $78,000 and try to make a profitIf I reduce the sells price the profit margin increases so I want to do a loan mod.

I hope there is a choice between spender and bedt reducer.

I think people use the term hyperinflation very loosely to refer to high inflation but in reality hyperinflation is a state where there is no equilibrium in inflation and it spirals out of control.It is possible that the U.S. could go through a period of high inflation in the future as that would make it easier to pay off debtors by, essentially, reducing the real value of their asset.

For once it was the insurance company sending me money rather than the other way around.I had recently upgraded the HVAC on one of my houses and since the risk of it failing was reduced, my premium was reduced.Just a reminder that should you do some major work on a house you own that you might be due some discounts from your insurance carrier.

I am sure Josh will be able to fix this on the back-end of BP, but I use this quick fix to temporarily increase the font size when typing..CTLR+SHIFT+(+/=key)..to reduce the screen back to the original size, just do..CTLR+(-/_key)hope this helps temporarily :)