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David Zheng Downturn Scares? Preparation?
15 October 2018 | 61 replies
Meyers ( lehigh Acres) on brand new or near new constructed homes ( minus Chinese drywall) for 25 to 40k each.. these homes 5 years before were selling for 250k.. in my mind in that time in space.. that was probably one of the cheapest places in the first world to live.. brand new our near new home for 30k  US health fire and police.. 
Joel Florek Drywall with seams that aren't taped.
27 August 2018 | 5 replies
Had to replace a section near the kitchen cabinets.
Rohit S Bora Sell rental to cash out equity or keep it long term
28 August 2018 | 22 replies
If a correction does happen in near future, I can possibly get them lower in the low to mid $500k range.
Khenan Newton Wholesale Exit Clauses for Those Who Have No LLC
25 August 2018 | 26 replies
Hey guys,I don't have the money to be constantly buying LLCs for every offer I put on a house through a realtor.
Mary Jay Water issue/ water restrictions in AZ
4 September 2018 | 5 replies
With that said we are hedging for that outcome by buying near Lake Erie in Ohio. 
Kevin Phu VA loan exit strategy
30 August 2018 | 6 replies
.- no title seasoning on cash out refinances unlike FHA which has 12 months of title seasoning after purchase before you can use market value value or conventional which requires 6 months after acquisition (this applies to CO refinances where you used financing initially to purchase not DFE or delayed financing exception which is an all cash purchase and there is no lien/deed recorded on the property at the time of close), This becomes very handy for  creative RE entrepreneur once you learn how to force equity through adding value to properties you can use VA's no title seasoning advantage to increase the speed at which you move from deal to deal quicker than Conv/FHA- no self sufficiency rule when owner occupying 3-4 unit properties which FHA has (a rule that makes buying 3-4 unit FHA properties in high cost areas nearly impossible) so this a huge plus- use of rental income or other peoples income (OPI) to help you qualify on your 2-4 unit VA purchase (FHA and Conv does allow this too)There's a lot more you can do to optimize your mortgage planning from an investors perspective.With the introduction of the 2018 Tax Cuts, you can structure your taxes strategically to not only greatly reduce the tax impact but also remain bankable to most money sources.
Jordan Feiner Buy my first home or use the downpayment to invest?
28 August 2018 | 20 replies
I met him in New Jersey and he bought a foreclosure quadplex near New York City through Fannie Mae firstlook or other home owner occupant only (no investor) periods.Get set up on a property alert from a local agent and think about renting rooms (or buying a duplex) to long term vetted roommates for more income.
James Joseph First Actual Rental Property Question - Upside down to start
25 August 2018 | 5 replies
Its near all the big oil companies and the university.  
Andrew W. Who is looking to house hack in NW Austin?
3 October 2018 | 20 replies
I'm looking to buy one in the semi-near future. 
Natalie M. Looking for a trusted CPA in Raleigh area
29 August 2018 | 2 replies
His office is located near North Hills.Sophia