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2 May 2007 | 22 replies
People screw up with regularity.
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29 May 2007 | 19 replies
He likes the security of our current life, and he is scared to death to make a move.
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23 March 2007 | 5 replies
I network with R.E. professionals regularly, so if I can be of any assistance to you with your business, please let me know.Wishing Success!
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22 March 2007 | 1 reply
In the era of corportate downsizing, and very minimal job security, I cant think of a boss in the whole world, than me. 99% of all jobs are there to make someone else rich besides you.
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27 March 2007 | 5 replies
Hi there ok I found a motivated sellerThe reason she selling it is because of pending bank foreclosureAsking Price is $465,000Market Value is $571,000Here Some More Info:Style: BrownstoneExterior Condition: High Average Exterior Wall: MasonryLot Frontage: 17.83ftLot Depth: 100.00ft Lot Shape: Regular Lot Square Footage: 1,783Finished Sq.Footage: 2,139 Residential Units: 2 Commercial Units: 0 Commercial Sq.
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26 March 2007 | 5 replies
Never allow a tenant to use his security deposit to pay the last month's (15 days in this case) rent.
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16 September 2011 | 15 replies
If that is done and is the intent of the investment, it will likely be taxed UBIT (a complicated tax for IRAs) as such a business competes with non-tax exempt/tax-deferred business operations.Finally, in my opinion, the best way to utilize a SDIRA is to make loans secured by RE (for passive investments).
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1 April 2007 | 6 replies
Questions for those more experienced.In the beginning stages of locating and securing property for investment purposes, confusion may arise as to what steps should be taken and in what order.My thoughts are that you should make every attempt to get pre-qualified by a lender, prior to even locating a property for investment.
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26 December 2013 | 3 replies
In my area, 12-14% is the norm.Try to secure an interest-deferred period of time (like 3-6 months) especially if you are just going to turn around and refinance.
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23 December 2013 | 6 replies
It does not apply to a business purpose loan secured by these properties, owner occupied or not.