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I am curious to hear what states other investors avoid and the reason behind it. These are the top 5 I stay away from:1. New York - lengthy and costly foreclosure2 New Jersey - lengthy and costly foreclosure3. Georgia...
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Check out this 5 minute video on Freddie Mac, and how they operate.
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/freddie-mac-betting-against-homeowners-latest-gse-outrage-164015828.html
Thoughts?
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Hi BP, just trying to get my ducks in a row, so far, I have just broken ground to residential market. I am exposed to government and commercial tenant improvements or construction, where we are to perform then get pai...
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If a lien holder is ghosting you and delaying closing what would you do? Thanks. -Dave
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So, this is a question about what is the best way in which to build wealth with real estate in our situation.
My husband and I have three rental homes. We bought them with 15-year mortgages.
They will be paid off i...
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So, this is a question about what is the best way in which to build wealth with real estate in our situation.
My husband and I have three rental homes. We bought them with 15-year mortgages.
They will be paid off i...
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Hi all,I have a situation that I really need everyone's advice on. I bought a flip in Maryland a couple months ago and hired a licensed Maryland contractor for the reno. It was supposed to be completed at the end of M...
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I've was almost completely done with a new build in Dawsonville Georgia and I gave my contractor the last check of 15k and he then passed away. His son worked with him too and said to save all my receipts and he will...
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Has anyone's experience in real estate let them to eventually get your contractor's license if you didn't start out as one? If so please comment on your strategy/experience as to how the rehabs are performed, eg do y...
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My partners and I have a piece of land almost ready for permitting for a multifamily. Our agent wants us to counter much higher take a chunk down and carry $4MM @ 10% until the construction loan or a deadline we defi...