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Im just getting into tax deed sales (here in texas) and plan to attend my first sale this week. I dont have enough info to start bidding yet, but wanna attend to see the layout and get the feel and maybe make some con...
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A property coming up to county tax deed online auction with minimum bid of $133,000 (back taxes). No mortgage. Is it possible to track down the owner and offer a small amount for him to sign over a quit claim deed, th...
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I'm under contract to purchase a SFH 3/2 in Milwaukee in the 53215 zipcode. It's a nice property in a decent area with shopping, and transportation nearby. I've had 6 interested parties reaching out to rent after a re...
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I got the gist of foreclosure auction here in my area, but I am still unsure of how I should estimate indoor repairs for foreclosures. I can estimate things like siding, roof, grading by driving by, but most of the...
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I ask if flipping is dead, or at least dying? Here in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area, I have watched the margin on deals become slimmer and slimmer. During the past few years, television shows and seminars have flood...
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Hello, I am looking for guidance. I have personally done 4 flips, one was a hold/rental that I eventually flipped and old, one was a house hack, and two I did out of market with HML(my first two were out of pocket) 1 ...
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Beginner's "bad luck"! My first ever purchase. I purchased a residential property in Ohio and made down payment after winning the auction. I just learned that that house actually had caught fire and they had demolish...
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BP Family,I have a question regarding bidding on HUD properties. What percentage of the listed price (or ARV, whichever) are your bids on the HUD site? I understand that this is a very generic question (considering ...
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If you are a real estate investor who buys single family homes, you should sit up and pay attention. This newly announced deal will affect the future of your real estate business and could even put you OUT of business...
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I'm reflecting back on a situation that happened over the last several days and trying to ensure that I properly identify the lessons learned. I'll lay out the scenario below, and I'm hoping you all can provide some ...