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I have read somewhere (and after a full afternoon of searching, can't find where) that you can negotiate a deal with a Purchase Option contract. Basically, you sign a contract that will give you the option to buy a pr...
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I have a very good chance( working up the contract) to get a short sale for $425k. House is worth about $675. I need to go the investment loan route which requires about 20% down. I have about $350k equity in the home...
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Can anybody give me a thorough explanation on how this works?
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Being that I am new to the game and still learning.... I have a few questionsSo hypothetically lets say that my LLC bought a home outright in cash and did a complete renovation, and it did it all with investors money....
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Everyone seems to be talking about creative real estate investing. However, I recently qualified for 350k in San Diego. Since most nice homes (in good neighborhoods) are well above this price, I am deciding if investi...
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If you have cash, is I better to fund a property yourself or finance thru other channels if possible
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Is termination option money due with earnest money upon initial signing of contract, or is it only due if you terminate within the time given on the contract?
I ask because I have a realtor saying I need to turn in...
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@James Mudd which online course do you recommend?
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Our standard routine between tenants was repairs, paint, flooring.
The last time I had an empty, my flooring guy made an odd comment to me. He said, "You're one of the last owners that puts carpeting in." That got m...
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Hey everyone I'm new to investing and I have a deal right now that the owner will agree to a lease option I plan on assignee my deal to a tenant buyer my question is when you are negotiating terms with the seller shou...