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I live in California and sent out my contract to an agent on a great deal that his seller is interested in. The agent knows I don't have a real estate license and responded that since I'm representing myself that he w...
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Hey all, thanks for looking into my forum question. I appreciate it.I'm taking a real estate class at UCLA. It's a good class with a good teacher, but the textbook doesn't provide much context. That's where I'm hop...
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ContextI'm a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina, and a member of the local and national REALTOR® Associations. I also want to start investing, and from what I've been learning from the podcast, books, and o...
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So, I'm a newbie wholesaler, and I closed on my first deal a couple of weeks ago. My buyer and seller agreed that a lease options would best suit both of there needs, so my buyer suggested to use a specific attorne...
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Hello folks!I had a short sale went into contract but it's taking forever to close because the seller bank still has not provided the consent letter. And the recent update is the sale is going to auction in two moths!...
Hi everyone, I'm meeting with a very motivated seller today. We both agreed on the price on the property and we just need to sign the contract. This is my first deal so I feel a bit nervous and excited. I'm using a fo...
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Hello BP members,
Need advice on what to do with tenants who are refusing to pay utilities in full. I own a duplex, the upstairs unit is being rented by a married couple and the downstairs tenants moved out by July 1...
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Hi. Lets say I have a property under contract (tied) up on the MLS and we not closed yet. Am I legally able to send it off to my buyers and try to sell the property before I even own it?
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1) Can anybody please share with me if you for long term rental properties normally charge a security deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent + the first month rent + last month rent?
2) And if the tenant wants to renew...
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I got response the other day from a letter sent out through my direct marketing campaign. The caller calls and explains he received one of my letters and wanted to know what I could offer him for his property. I wa...