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Buyer is behind on mortgage.Home is worth 254k.Mortgage is 186k.Very little equity there.No liens or other outstanding incumbrances.Would this call for a novation situation?What would you do?
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I'm 18 and don't have access to a ton of money (30k). Would this be a good way to get into rental property investing? What are the drawbacks compared to a conventional loan? Is this something to consider?
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I have 2 situations that I have not been able to find answers to (at least to my satisfaction that they are correct). One is very rare and crazy, but the other I am sure has happened to someone out the...
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I’m trying to buy a house in Phoenix using a second home loan, putting 10% down.I'm trying to understand why anyone would choose the 2/1 buydown if you end up paying the same amount of money, whether you select the 2/...
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I am 17 years old, I have no debt, and I live rent free with my parents. I have $10,500 to my name and want to invest it and put my money to work; however, I don't mind spending a few dollars on a reliable course or t...
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I just turned 50, I've worked a great W2 for 26 years in tech sales/mgmt and managed to save $3M across 401k ($2M) and Stocks ($1M). I want out of the W2 world but the golden handcuffs (and 3 teenagers) keep me tether...
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