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This article is for tax sale investors who want to earn redemption interest income. Investors who want the real estate should read this, also, because sometimes their plans go astray and an owner redeems.In Alabama, s...
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Here's my current situation...we have a home that we lived in for over a decade. It's worth $255k and we owe $140k. Monthly mortgage (escrow included) is $1188. Great interest rate of 3.25% and it's in a wonderful are...
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I've got a few here and I'm feeling really stupid asking them!
1. We buy using an option contract. Haven't closed a deal yet, but are getting close. we haven't had any complaints from the banks about using an op...
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My tenants, a nice young couple, want to get a dog. They've been a year in the apartment and everything is fine so far. They say that they both were raised with the dogs and are experienced. I have no experience with ...
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I've always wondering why wholesaler's don't become realtors?
Sure there is more work involved but you can make 3 to 6% on most of your deals, which might be better than the 'assingment fee'. Also, you are able to re...
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Just bought my first investment property and will be using it as an STR. I'm debating on creating an LLC when listing my rental. Has anybody else done this? I'm doing this to protect me if any accidents happen in/on t...
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We are in some unsettling times and many of you have questions about financing options available for investors. Others have questions about the lingo/structure of RE financing. Opening up this forum to send me all you...
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My name is Nick and right now, I am currently living in a rental home. Upon moving in, I painted the walls and ceilings noticing discoloration. The previous tenant smoked in this home, and I am afraid that my health...
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Hypothetically speaking, let's say that you found a contractor that was cheaper than the rest. Their communication up to the exchange of the first draw check, perfection. You performed a simple background check, ask...
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Would anyone like to explain to me some of the benefits\drawbacks of both of these types of investments? It seems to me that when starting out, REI seems to require far more money than investment in stocks.
I read t...