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If I have an out of state absentee willing to sell me their property, how would I estimate the repair value of the property? Are they going to mail me keys so I get into the house? How do people typically get into the...
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Hi, everyone!
First-time investor, I have been researching for 2+ years, and I am ready and chomping at the bit to get started...
Initially I was headed toward foreclosures, then pre-foreclosures, and now I am think...
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when i negotiate with my seller is it better to make an offer in person, in writing, or over the phone.
I apologize in advance for a very long post.
We are first time home buyers in a very competitive market (Seattle). Neither me nor my wife work in the IT industry so we knew our limitations and went in with realistic ...
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I am doing a rehab on a new SFR property. Seems like most new elongated toilets are offered with the ADA 17"-19" height vs. the standard height of 16". I think most adults prefer the elongated bowls but I'm concerned ...
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My wife and I are buy and hold investors and we are taking the leap! My wife will be quitting her full time job to manage our rental properties and stay home with the kids. In the intermediate and long term we will be...
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I am curious to hear everyone's thoughts on how you prefer to receive off-market listings from wholesalers/investment agents:1. Do you prefer to work with an individual who simply starts sending you properties just by...
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I am reading J Scott's book on flipping, and it says there, that some are feeling uncomfortable to disclose the fact that they are an agent.
I didn't quite get that, why would they fell that way?
I would love to hear ...
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This is for my personal residence - not an investment property.My new home will cost 750K. I am able to comfortably put 550K down, then stretch to pay the rest by dipping into savings/stock investments.Is there any s...
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I'm going to try and keep this short, as I always write way too much. I just have 5 questions so I can rethink my game plan as I don't feel I'm doing enough.
1. Would you ALWAYS put out a bid on anything and everythi...