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10 November 2018 | 26 replies
His name is Mel for the purpose of listing out our situationsHere are some of the realities of our situation:Mel has a lower FICO (610-620 I believe)My FICO score is higher (770)Mel has a W2 paying job where he is salariedI am a 1099 with two separate companies (Independent Contractor)Mel has been FHA approved up to $300k I have not because I don't have a "steady income" even though my income is higher than average, they don't like the fact that it is inconsistent because I am not salaried.We currently live in Orange CountyLooking in Pomona (LA County) and Riverside County for property because anywhere else $300k is unrealistic to find a multi or a SFR to flip.Now if you've come this far and read all that....
11 November 2018 | 4 replies
My name is Brad and I am a Realtor here in Las Vegas.
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26 November 2018 | 2 replies
Make sure you double check and verify the numbers you are getting, just because some one says ARV is 150 does not make it so.One of the biggest factors is how long you'll be in the high interest loan.
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13 November 2018 | 4 replies
Hello all, My name is Nick, I am originally from Northern Minnesota.
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18 December 2018 | 6 replies
My name is Elliott Joyce and I am making the jump to pursue Real Estate Investing after years in the Motorsport industry.
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28 November 2018 | 3 replies
and now there is FIRTA which requires tax withholding on sales by non-residents/non-US citizens.Here's a list of popular countries, with restrictions:United States--- Purchases in some areas can require disclosure of principals and FIRTA withholding at sale time approximately 15%.United Kingdom--- 3% stamp duty on investment buyers and 15% tax if bought in name of shell company.Thailand--- Foreigners cannot buy freehold land....and only 49% (foreign quota) of certain condo projects.
12 November 2018 | 4 replies
Could someone help me out and message me the name of a really good re agent who really knows the Hagerstown and Washington County market?
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11 November 2018 | 2 replies
Good morning ladies and gentlemen.I need your advice.My name is Mory.
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12 November 2018 | 7 replies
The biggest problem landlords have in pre screening is not being crystal clear as to what their cut off requirements are.
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16 November 2018 | 66 replies
It is very important to me that I do REI right and give newbies a good name.