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I had someone inquire about the other unit in my owner occupied duplex. It's an old house and most likely has lead paint. Also, not sure I would want to hear a 3 year old running around all the time. For these reasons...
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I heard Illinois created a new law that was just passed a few days ago for wholesalers stating “Unless you have your realtors license wholesalers can’t perform anymore real estate deals” is this true??????
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I am attempting to begin my real estate investment business. I have been getting mixed reviews on whether the practice of wholesaling is legal or not. I've read that the benefits are that you need very little capital ...
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Hello everyone, this is my first post. Glad to be here. As an agent, I've handled several short sale closings. After several painful deals, I came across a local investor who wanted to partner up. Her expertise was al...
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On October 22, the CFPB finalized targeted amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act mortgage rules that took effect in January 2014. The amendments include: Points and fees cure. Under the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgag...
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Good mornin' folks,I am currently a financial planner in the DFW area researching the financial needs of real estate professionals. Below are some of my questions:As a real estate professional, how could an a financia...
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Hello Bigger Pockets family,
As I plow through student loan debt to get my feet into real estate debt free, do you guys think it would be a good idea to get a real estate license in NYC. I am currently working as a l...
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Hello BP,
I'm just getting started into investing in real estate-- I also work for a company that offers access to all genres of attorneys to the general public for a low monthly fee. I've been contemplatin...
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This marks #5,000 for me. Id like to thank everyone who takes the time to read my posts, and votes on them (Which inadvertently feeds my ego)So right now I have 5,000 posts3,638 Votes24 AwardsI encourage those out the...
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I've noticed several current posts on note investors looking to call banks directly to track down note deals. I've been doing this since 2008 and I thought that I would lend some knowledge and tips on what we have do...