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30 May 2015 | 61 replies
I think the SDIRA route could be tough to use as a way to rehab homes, collect rents and pay a lot of property maintenance bills but there are plenty of people who do it.
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20 November 2013 | 9 replies
You may need a tough gut and a hidden sidearm to feel compelled to visit some of these.
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11 February 2013 | 5 replies
At least you have the advantage of being from there, but investing long distance is tough.
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26 January 2018 | 36 replies
Banks generally prefer to sell notes to other banks and servicing companies who specialize in delinquent debt.
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11 February 2013 | 4 replies
He surprised me by noting that, at least in the area he specializes in, which probably has about 3-400,000 residents, the situation for a newbie investor like me is grim.
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19 February 2013 | 12 replies
If you have nothing but a high school diploma, no trade, no skills, then finding something better than a minimum wage job is TOUGH.
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30 May 2013 | 35 replies
What makes you think you're so special that you'll be the one?
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18 February 2013 | 19 replies
With financing as your exit bear in mind it's tough to start moving the homes and wrapping that cost into your financing price.
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12 February 2013 | 4 replies
Now years later you have refi costs and most likely higher debt service with a higher interest rate.Don't talk yourself into a deal with special financing.
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12 February 2013 | 9 replies
Which i do get as they see me as one more potential competitor in a tough market....