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Hello everyone! My desire is to buy and flip houses in the near-by future. What amount of savings would I need to accumulate in order to start effectively? and, For my first flip do I go small or big when referring to...
I bought a house under special warranty in Pittsburgh,PA ,May 2017. Seller never disclose water problem in basement in their property disclosure. The house was rented on August 2017. Tenants places a lot of their stu...
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There are allot of pro's of buying a model home such as its move-in ready, plenty of upgrades, and also there is the flip side of con's such as rushed construction, slightly used etc. My question and major concerned i...
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Banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co. have begun the process of tightening their lending requirements in an effort to limit their exposure in the months ahead. Borrowers will now need 20% down-payment and a credit score...
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Hi folks,Does anyone have a spreadsheet on comparing a current mortgage vs breaking said mortgage and taking on a new mortgage with a much lower rate?I would like to determine the savings, break even point etc etc. I ...
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I just want to get some advice from the experts here. I'm targeting SFR in montgomery county Texas. The area has experienced 10% appreciation a year for the last 2 years. I want to mail to absentee owners with at le...
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What have you found has been the most effective mix of yellow letters, postcards, typed letters, etc. I sent out my first mailing and I'm looking into postcards on my next mailing but I want to know what has been effe...
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I'm starting to systematize my fledgling real estate business so that I can scale it in the coming years. Listed deals in my area almost never pencil, so I'll eventually need outbound marketing to scale. I'm debating ...
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Here a good article by Forbes that breaks down a lot of the new stuff in the tax bill.
It clearly mentions real estate at least twice. The author argues that those who sell real estate could be adversely affected ...
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I am nearing the end of a lease with my current tenant, set to expire January 31, tenant has become very angry and vindictive. Gave 60 days notice that we will not be renewing the lease. This is my first duplex that I...