Tyler F.
Please critique potential first deal!
13 July 2013 | 13 replies
The Donald has had numerous prominent business failures.
Tom Goans
Numbers Do Not Tell the Whole Story
13 July 2013 | 6 replies
The Donald has had numerous prominent business failures.
David Morrow
The 50% rule - explained (AGAIN!)
14 July 2013 | 4 replies
Then some will have trouble-free tenants, maintenance free mechanicals, perfect structures, and great insulation - all of which allow you to pocket more loot.For more no-nonsense knowledge, read this great article: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/07/13/annoying-misconceptions-newbies-love/
Austin Muller
How do I start investing in real estate?
16 July 2013 | 14 replies
The failure rate is around 80 percent even for those who attend real estate school.
Lori Hunter
having attorney close on seller finance deal
16 July 2013 | 9 replies
Russell Collins (Rusty)Attorney at LawRusty Law, LLCA booklet put out by the CFPB (see page 20):http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201306_cfpb_compliance-guide_loan-originator-compensation-rule.pdfIf I were you, I wouldn't stress out about it too much, just have someone help you dot the i's and cross the t's, and basically do what all the regulations are trying to accomplish: make sure you're not setting the buyer up for failure. Fully
Lindsay Wilcox
Former Small-Timers Turned Addicts?
15 July 2013 | 2 replies
You should love what you do and I think owning is a full time job otherwise you may set yourself up for failure.
Arcinio Arauz
owner will carry on five homes...
12 August 2013 | 42 replies
I don't mean to sound confrontational, but this is a horrible investment and a formula for failure!
Wendell De Guzman
How to Wholesale Land from a Desperate Developer?
17 July 2013 | 5 replies
Not to mention muni compliance liens and mechanic's liens.
Jeff Cook
501 (c) (3)
18 July 2013 | 6 replies
Easements can be terminated by:-releasing the easement (holder of the easement releases their rights)-Failure of Purpose (the purpose for which the easement was created no longer exists)You can also terminate an easement by Abandonment, but the dominant tenant has to have put up an obstruction indicating they intend to no longer use the easement, and the obstruction needs to be in place for 10 yrs. minimum per state law.
Giovanni Garcia
First Deal, Good or Bad?
24 July 2013 | 30 replies
This means the roof, mechanicals, carpet, etc are going bad over time and you have to start saving for these on a monthly basis.Example: let's say your cost of roof: $10,000 Lifespan: 20 yearsReplacement reserve: $10K/20 years = $500/year or $42/monthYou can find out what your replacement reserves need to be by having an inspector give you the deferred maintenance items and estimate how much this will cost.Other than that, it seems like you have an awesome deal.