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I'm a former banking lawyer, and former lawyer for the FDIC closed-bank division. I can tell you, from the inside, how banks evaluate short sale offers. Since then, I've successfully negotiated many short sales to buy...
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Yes! Just went "Pro" on BiggerPockets and am looking forward to many years of super~successful investing! Are you going "Pro"? Why or Why not? Love to hear your thoughts.Thank you, BiggerPockets Nation, and here's to...
We are in TransitionBeing in real estate, we all know the value of residential and multifamily real estate. The cash-on-cash returns can be great and can provide wealth for generations to come. With that said, what ab...
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Hi all - I've been using the standard Chicago Realtors Association lease for years and noticed they added a new section in 2023 to the bottom of the first page that now says you need to be a member of CAR or that the ...
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I have been researching and planning on developing a storage facilities that uses shipping containers as the storage, Im looking for some input on what people think about this idea?
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I Became interesedt in a free seminar under David Lindahl group in multifamily apartments...so I am still a student; I have not attended his 3-day workshop in August 2016. I did set up an LLC to start joint ventures t...
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I have been trying to keep my ears and eyes open for any seller financing deals in my area. I would like to get a seller finance under contract then wholesale the deal. I am hoping that this can be a quick way to move...
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Hi BP, excited to say I made my first offer as an educated real estate investor today on a Freddie Mac REO property. I emphasize the "educated" part b/c I made an offer on an investment property 14 months ago...and t...
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Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
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Hi,
I am looking to start investing in section 8. I have a few long term rentals in Minneapolis and looking to find the right city to start in. I was getting locked in to start in Cleveland when the agent I was work...