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Hello,QUICK QUESTION: What type of contractor do you generally hire when you first inspect a property that needs TLC? Do you hire a contractor who can give you a rehab/repairs estimate, or do you hire an inspector w...
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Hi Everyone,I have a tenant that has asked for a lease purchase option on a property I own outright. It occurred to me that I could do a seller finance deal and perhaps get a better return. I have had the property fo...
Bought house from county foreclosure, found out afterwards, there is a squatter who was not previous owner, is living at property. Neighbor told us this info. Supposedly guy is bad news and crazy. County tried to kick...
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I am submitting an offer on my first flip property. The property is vacant, and partially rehabbed. My offer is 20% below asking. I don't want to insult the seller, but the scope of work dictates a lesser offer in ...
I’m trying to understand all of the Real estate terms so that I’m not lost every time I talk to someone that is in the field. Any good books or videos that you could suggest would be fantastic.
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The duplex my wife and I own has a shared road agreement between our property and the 4 other houses. The agreement states that all must “share in the cost of the maintenance and repair… to its original conditions”.Th...
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I’m going to see a house tonight that had a pipe burst. I was told there was damage to the flooring, sheet rock and walls.
I wanted to bring a repairman with me just to give me a general quote, I’ve n...
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I was hoping someone could clarify the law around security deposits in New York. As I understand it, the law requires landlords keep security deposits in interest bearing accounts, IF the building has 6 or more units....
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In general, does one have to fund his own earnest money or is there a way to get the buyer to fund it? Could someone shed some light on this please?
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Investment Info:
Industrial commercial investment investment.
Office / Warehouse space development from the ground up. 1,500 sq ft spaces to be used for small business / entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing...