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HiI was bidding on a property on hubzu when someone places a weirdly high bid. I'll use random numbers to explain, but the principle is the same. I had the highest bid of 120k. I assume that the reserve is around 150k...
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Normally calculating annualized returns is very simple: sum all of the profits and divide by principal and by holding period. However, when there is a refinance event in the model, the cash flows are much lower becaus...
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My number one best all time creative financing of a property that I ever did was for a purchase of a empty lot two blocks from the ocean in Long Branch, I was reading the local auction list in my city when I noticed a...
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My number one best all time creative financing of a property that I ever did was for a purchase of a empty lot two blocks from the ocean in Long Branch, I was reading the local auction list in my city when I noticed a...
I'm buying three empty lots and building custom homes on them in the Myrtle Beach area. I have a very experienced and reputable custom home builder on board to do the construction. I'm looking for investor partners ...
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I have renovated rental properties but haven't done an actual flip before. I have a GC in mind if the right opportunity arises, but I'm curious how experienced flippers work out payment. Do you pay the GC for the work...
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I purchased my first duplex in March of this year. With it, I have a tenant already in place on the other side. The sellers (who were investors themselves) raved about how good of a tenant they have been for years! Th...
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I'm mostly writing this post to vent to people who will likely understand my frustration. I'd also like to get advice or perspective from those who have strategies to swing the odds in their favor, when negotiating a...
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Hello-- I am a NM Realtor that has purchase 100% a great property- I have the subs & am looking to turn the property in 3-4 weeks- I have been approached by a local plumbing contractor, that has all of the contact...
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I happened upon this site and have found it to be tremendously valuable. I have been investing for several years now. My business partner and I work the wholesale market so I will be spending a great d...