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Hello all,New to the forums here, and I have been reading through some of the threads about "zombie foreclosues/shadow REO." I am in Atlanta and have been considering purchasing a distressed house via foreclosure or s...
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How are you structuring your bank accounts to accept rent, to know who paid, if you have an automated/online system?I have a 4 unit, that i have turned over from section 8/low income, to student housing. I have te...
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Hi BP,Yesterday I finally closed on a my first property, a multifamily. I was so excited because I think I bought a good deal - cash flows well, bought under the appraised value, most of the units are recently renova...
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Hi BP!
I need help as to know whether or not it is normal for a landlord to ask a new tenant for their bank info (bank name, branch address, account number). The landlord is willing to accept post dated checks, ther...
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I have a really stupid question. If I see a deal, do I get a contract first and look for funding after. Or do I take the deal to a lender and based on the information I give them secure funding and then get a contract...
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HelloI'm in need of an investor friendly agent that is looking to work with me. ideal agent would handle the west valley, az. arizonathanks. j
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Yesterday was the day (finally) the sheriff came to evict my inherited tenant! Upon his leaving, the tenant asked when he will be receiving his security deposit (I couldn't believe it). In my leases, I include that t...
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My wife and I put our first unit up for rent and have received some requests asking if we accept Section 8. While this is our first rental, we are wanting to keep things simple and prefer a more traditional Tennant. O...
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Has anyone ever heard of starting a nonprofit and doing real estate investing? The city I’m looking to invest in has a large amount of programs in order to help nonprofits with affordable housing. The city is going th...
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I am looking a multifamily. the current owner states a few tenants used their deposit while living there. What do i need to request from the owner and each tenant to ensure no issues later. Thank you.