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Private money, non-bank lenders, also called hard money lenders have always lent money without the need of a mortgage licensing. But the financial reform following the real estate meltdown, namely the Dodd Frank Act, ...
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All wanted to share with you an ongoing heated dsicussions between City of San Jose, Landlords and tenants about rent control. Share your thoughts here and with the city... Summary of proposal: http://www2.caanet.org...
These are current headlines. Although I don't think a collapse is imminent, I'm buying properties "off market" that have equity just to safe. I've seen several ups & downs of the housing market over the years and ...
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Hello Everyone,My name is Jaymes, and I am not a property owner but am looking to start my career in real estate investing. I am a paramedic of 7 years experience and I work largely on remote industrial projects that ...
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I constantly see investors buying up HOA liens at the foreclosure auction and wonder what is the reason? If they had no mortgage or a low balance on the mortgage, I would understand. Most times they are way under wate...
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Not surprising I guess considering the current administration......
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I’m an Associate Broker in Syracuse, NY and this happened to me last week: I submitted and offer for a condominium on behalf of an LLC. The agent called me back and countered. My buyers accepted and we signed the d...
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The Orange County Register ran this article by me on 11/6/2011, and I though you-all might like it.
Debt is the worst drug in America, because it directly harms the most people.
The debt pushers have en...
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I'm a realtor in Oregon. My principle broker last week dropped a bomb on us, saying that balloon payments are going (have gone?) bye bye, and that most people who are going to carry notes on their own properties, will...
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My mom had a stroke in April which has eliminated any possibility of her ever returning to her extremely stressful 7 job. She is still technically employed and earning an income while she still has sick hours, and she...