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Bradley Reecer Is insurance important when flipping property?
13 March 2018 | 5 replies

I want to start flipping houses but I’m curious about what I should in for insurance. Since I’ll only be owning these properties for a short time should I even get insurance? And if so what type and what does it go fo...

Robert Leon Direct mail question
7 May 2018 | 4 replies

When sending direct mail what gives you a better response rate, is it a handwritten letter, a post card with a picture of the property, what kind of direct mail has given you a good response rate?

Joseph Verschleiser Investing in 55+ / Retirement communities (Particularly in FL)
20 April 2020 | 5 replies

Hi All - i'm interested to know what the rental market is like in 55+ retirement communities, particularly in South FL, given baby boomers are outliving retirement income. I split time for work in New York and Delray ...

Jeremy Beland How a Set of Doorknobs Nearly Cost Us a $25,000 Deal
13 November 2024 | 2 replies

In real estate, the biggest hurdles are often the ones you least expect—and sometimes, they’re as small as a crystal doorknob.
Back in 2019, a simple set of crystal doorknobs nearly cost us a $25,000 deal on a home o...

Mike Hansen IRRRLs and assuming VA loans
16 December 2024 | 2 replies

It recently dawned on me the idea of a non military affiliated individual assuming a VA loan, would this individual be able to then also gain the benefit of using an IRRRL since they have now acquired a VA loan throug...

Paul Smythe Sending mailers to non-absentee owners
27 September 2016 | 4 replies

I have been driving for dollars and have a list of properties that I want to send mailers to. My question is this: is it worth sending the letter to the owners who live in the property I am interested in? I'm targetin...

Jon Schwartz Structure a sale to avoid taxes upon death of seller?
27 May 2019 | 12 replies

Hi all,I'm in an interesting situation. Long story short, a 94-year-old woman has expressed interest in selling me her $2M duplex (in a very nice area of Los Angeles, hence the $2M price tag). I haven't dug into her m...

Gerard Charles How to deal with a deceased tenant?
19 December 2016 | 21 replies

Hello!  Yesterday,  I received an email from a deceased tenant's niece saying he passed away.  He was an elderly man. His extension contracts ends on Jan. 31st 2017.  His niece stated they will vacate the premises by ...

Jacob Michaels Buying seller finance deal and tax implications for inheritance
6 November 2013 | 10 replies

Hello all,

I'm talking with a seller who is fairly motivated as she is quite elderly (even has a great great grandson). She owns a few properties, each worth about $100,000 and is thinking of selling them. Sh...

Susan Authement About to close and have huge equity coming
23 February 2022 | 10 replies

I apologize for the lengthy description here but need to explain my situation to get the best advice from you all.  Firstly, I am not the typical invester. Im a Veteran myself and was a army spouse for 30 yrs. 5 yrs a...