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Hi, we are looking for deals to pick up possibly for our own residence as well as options to pick up some sfh or duplexes for rentals but we have run in to a few times that a person already is listed with a realtor. I...
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Hypothetical question: A married couple, Jim and Maria. Maria is a professional who earns $750,000/yr in W2 income. Jim takes notice, and thinks to himself: maybe I should quit my job to become a real estate professio...
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Any tips on how to negotiate shortsales and how to get them accepted quickly?
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Hi,
I started investing in real estate without knowing anything about it. Then when I already had 3-4 properties, I realized that I am actually a real estate investor now, so better learn how to do it right.
I educat...
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My parents are willing to help me finance my first investment. However, they don't want to incur any additional taxes and thus could only offer $14k/each this year under the Gift Tax exemption rules.
My question is:...
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My brother (Rez) has a real estate investment company with a partner of his (Sam) which basically bought multi-family units and condos, repaired and rented them out. Income is earned from the rents. They own 13 units ...
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I recently purchased a single family home for $230,000 in a up and coming area. The bank I do most of my investments with wanted an after construction appraisal (detailed scope of work included) on it which came back ...
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I recently purchased a 4 unit a few months back and got stuck with one set of poor tenants that I evicted. Their rent due was in excess of the security and although I do not have any expectation of collecting, I woul...
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I have a duplex less than 100 feet from a growing university and it sits on a land that has 2 other adjoining lots, both of which I own. I have students renting both apts and i'm constantly getting requests to rent. I...
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Some investments do not require expert advice. Your gut should lead you.Anyone with a brain would know better. So ask yourselves, what did I doto deserve this? Want to read a real estate investment deal I'm very pro...