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2 October 2006 | 1 reply
Could it be done by just signing a seperate promissory note with the end buyer?
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10 October 2006 | 6 replies
I have been reading the forums here for a few days, and I figured I'd sign up for an account.
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4 March 2007 | 1 reply
A sure sign of a fly-by-night operator is one who does not have any deals “under their belt”.
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4 October 2006 | 3 replies
If you've got school or other things to worry about, you might just want to put it somewhere safe, like those or even government I bonds (which are guaranteed to keep pace with inflation) until you're really ready to spend time doing real estate invesments.As to avoid getting screwed over by someone else, just don't ever sign anything until you've read and understand it.
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8 December 2006 | 1 reply
Most of the time you buy control with money.Any national tenant will deal with you if you have serious control of the site by escrow or option.A more creative option would be to sign a lease with the seller with option to buy then again you have contol of the site.....If you need help or financing let me know I do commercial real estate development
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6 October 2006 | 0 replies
I believe true wealth pushes beyond the dollar signs to include doing things you love, spending time with people you love, and making the world a better place.
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9 October 2006 | 12 replies
In a nutshell.....First I find homes selling way below market value, then I put up bandit signs in the same area as the home.
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12 October 2006 | 1 reply
Theres a few signs around my area that say "AVOID FORECLOSURE!!!"
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22 January 2008 | 7 replies
for instance, here in New York, land contracts are not common, but in Texas (i'm guessing), land contracts may be very common and in deed, be the norm.know this, any offer you submit is considered a valid contract once it is signed by both parties.
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11 October 2006 | 4 replies
Without driving by it and seeing a sign that says its for sale, are there websites or anywhere to look to find land to own?