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Hi; I'm a new investor who had the privilege of pitching my plan to a panel of experienced members at my local REIA club. They told me lease option deals weren't popular in California because you run into problems wit...
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I mean no dis-respect with the title, I just need to quickly determine who the real players in the industry are - whether they are individuals, companies or institutions. Please feel free to reply on here or refer in...
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Hello EveryoneI have been laid off a few months ago. I was miserable working at that job. Have been living off savings and really don't want to have to start another job unless I have too. I would like to get started ...
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I'm looking at buying a property to live in and eventually rent. My lender is suggesting a 10 year fixed vs a 30 year right now due to rates. My strategy is to keep the home long term so to me a 10 year doesn't seem l...
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Know Thy Cap Rate: The illusive obvious.For some reason cap rates seem to be the most misunderstood term (ratio actually) in all of real estate. I often get asked by new investors what a cap rate is and what does it...
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I do a few owner financed sales a year to owner occupants dodd frank compliantly which means re servicing requirements under DF, if you escrow taxes and insurance DF requires you to use a loan servicer. My view is yo...
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I've recently came into a few dollars and I have been interested in multi family small apartments. Any suggestions would help,Such as a broker that specializes in the multi family arena. I reside in Knoxville TN. By t...
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Hello,I am in the process of setting up to conduct business in North Carolina (specifically in Raleigh and the Triangle area). As far as I have discerned, the area I am interested in has a high emphasis on knowledge ...
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Hello All, I'm looking to invest in multifamily property in FL. I have a few multifamilies in MA but want to try the FL market, any suggestions? where to focus? what price point/cap rate to expect? I greatly appreciat...