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If you have ever been through the process of closing a real estate deal, you know it’s a long process. From agreeing on a purchase price with the seller to securing financing with your lender, there are a lot of movin...
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If you have ever been through the process of closing a real estate deal, you know it’s a long process. From agreeing on a purchase price with the seller to securing financing with your lender, there are a lot of movin...
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This is not a political thread! However, Dodd-Frank is under the gun with changes (pulling teeth) from the Act under the proposed government funding Bill.The attack seems to be where you'd expect it to be, provisions ...
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Im in the process of getting a distressed duplex (small fire) that someone has started to flip. Its been sitting vacant and costing him money so I called and pitched a low cash offer and then a higher seller financing...
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I live in Illinois and am looking to purchase, fix and flip properties. My brother, who lives on the West Coast, has become friendly with one of his neighbors and in passing mentioned my business. The neighbor proceed...
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So as I have been snowed in my home for 3 straight days I had time to think of some new ideas on investing in real estate. Now before i continue I just want to add that I am very optimistic. I like to think outside of...
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Good morning, not sure if this is in the correct blogosphere, but please direct me if you could. I’m looking into properties and development. I have some friends whom have given me the ok I’m using them as private inv...
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After spending a couple of weeks meeting with lenders, investors, and wholesalers, I've seen some patterns start to emerge. One of them is that many investors are stuck using hard money. This is fine if the deal penci...
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I had my property inspection today by a section 8 inspector. Property was ready to go the week before. Come to find out it failed because the air handler was STOLEN! really? No signs of break in. There was a lockbo...
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Hi All, Currently pursuing the VR market and I've been researching best options for financing a VR property and need some clarification. To point out, this will be our 1st VR. As I understand it there are 3 main opt...