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I heard local banks will use your equity in existing properties as a down payment for an acquisition by placing a lien on that property. In the past I have taken out a HELOC, used that as the down payment for the n...
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Purchased a tax lien.Took possession.Made repairs.Received a redemption request.Responded within 10 days with a bill for repairs.Redemptioner received the bill (certified mail signed receipt) on 12/12/17.Lawyer respon...
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Is there anyone in Baltimore County, MD that has experience with getting a public service meter? My electrician is separating the boxes for two units, but we learned we may need a third meter to run the common areas. ...
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I'm currently speaking with several lenders and want to pursue a primary residence using a purchase and rehab loan. I read about it in Brandon's book, but after speaking with lenders I still have some questions. I'm s...
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So I bought a condo that had a section 8 tenant in it. For over a year there were virtually no problems. Then a few months ago one of the other tenants from another unit somehow got my number and starts complaining ab...
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Hey all, I’m in SW FL, Fort Myers area. Definitely feel free to guess for here or to provide your own experiences/statistics. Over the last two days I’ve had conversations with individuals who have no experience inves...
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I would like to find out what is the path of least resistance for obtaining probate leads. Reading on the forums leads me to believe that I have to scour court house records for hours. Is there a more effective way to...
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I'd like to here some stories about how people started their first investment if anyone cares to share.
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I have been having good success with SFR rentals, but am now being offered a duplex and is will be a good deal. SFR's were 3/1 duplex is 2-2/1's. can anyone give me an idea of change in vacancy rates or tenant quali...
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This is a current sale going on in my area. I keep thinking that deals like this are out of my world of possibilities because, 1 I do not know if it is a good deal, 2 how could I make it happen if it is a good deal?Co...