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Account Closed Cheap dulpexes in rent-able condition. Possible bad tenants. (and other issues)
7 March 2013 | 9 replies

Hi,

This past six months I've saved 10Gs to begin real estate investing, but since I'm new to investing I need some sound advice on some questions I've asked myself while considering what to buy.

A little about me:
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Loc R. 4-Plex deal in critical condition. Plan B: anyone connected at Chase?
2 March 2011 | 4 replies

Summary of my 4-plex deal:

1. Seller buys house for $30,000 in 1969.
2. In 2004, seller takes out a $350K 1st Trust Deed against what was, at the time, a free-and-clear 4-plex.
3. By 2010, seller has let property ...

Edwin De leon Under What Conditions Can Investors Deal Direct With Bank With Short Sales
23 March 2010 | 0 replies

Now with the new laws going into effect as of april 5th that real estate agents must handle all short sales, but under what conditions, this is not clear to me.

Questions:

1) can investors under the new HAFA and HAM...

Nick Latanision Property is not in the same condition as when offer was submitted
21 April 2014 | 2 replies

Working on my first deal.. Not going so smooth. I recently made a cash offer on a bank owned property, 5 k deposit, they accepted my deal. The property had a small roof leak on the back 2nd story roof. Along with ...

Robert Steele At what point is tenant not responsible for paint and carpet condition
22 November 2021 | 26 replies

I had a tenant move out after 5 years and the carpets are absolutely trashed. They were brand new when they moved in. I know the IRS assumes carpets are only good for 5 years so I am thinking I should not deduct this ...

Andrew S. Proactively replace 1998 furnace that works fine and appears in good condition??
20 April 2023 | 7 replies

Good evening BP,I have a move out in one of my units that has a 1998 gas furnace that works great. No visible issues, haven't had any issues during the 5 years I've owned the place. Does anyone proactively replace fur...

Helen Zhang Tenants wants to stay in a house that is in bad condition
19 January 2023 | 6 replies

I recently run into a weird situation that I have never run into before. I inherited a group of tenants after purchasing a property. The previous owner has no lease contract with these tenants. The tenants are paying ...

Eti Olivia McJessy Seeking Legal Advice/Consultation Ex-Occupant to Access House in deplorable Condition
4 May 2023 | 1 reply

Hello,
A home in Cleveland purchased at Tax auction, as-is.   Occupants live in another location while using the auctioned house as storage.   This is a hoarder's situation and the house has been through so much that...

Michael Dunn Buying with an FHA , But...... Buyer and Seller agree to certain conditions?
27 July 2015 | 3 replies

This coming Monday is going to be a big day for me , as far as getting close to a " For Certain " on the property I have been pursuing for some time nowThere are a few things that I wanted to ask BP members , and get ...

Mike Schorah % chance of getting a deal with bad condition house and unmotivated seller?
17 August 2023 | 3 replies

I heard on a YouTube video that if a house is in GREAT condition (house is NOT motivated) and the seller doesn’t want to sell at a discount (seller is not motivated), then you’ll have a 1% chance of getting a deal.
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