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The California Department of Justice, in conjunction with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, is investigating the charging of this fee. They are looking to find out what cities force ADU a...
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Not talking about the YSP or Origination that's disclosed on the HUD, but just plain ol' fashion cash under the table or "gifts" on your front door type deals.
Blogs and forums make it sound like every top producin...
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I’m new to real estate and wholesaling, I’ve been doing a lot of research the last couple weeks and have been wanting to find a deal, and just today I drove past a pretty big home just 5 mins from my house, that is va...
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With tax season around, I'm sure there are others scrambling for answers to their tax benefits. I have interviewed a few tax accountants and have one in mind. But, I'm trying to arm myself with some tax knowledge so I...
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Has anyone used skip tracing services? If so, I am just curious as to what your success rate has been on using it. It is very expensive, so for example, if you spent $1000-$2000 on skip tracing, (anywhere from 25 to...
Oops, who couldn't see this coming with the Wholesaling & Subject To (no money needed) craze being poorly taught?
Oh well, he served his sentence on probation and now has a record.
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So I just came across this fraud. Had a loan applicant who owned a motel. Received loan package including last years tax return. Asked for the 2 prior years tax returns, was like pulling teeth. When I finally got ...
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So how exactly do you vet Private Money Lenders when “Private” is their First name?? Let’s be clear, I’m not talking about Hard Money Lenders who are somewhat regulated by your state or local real estate boards. Inst...
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So how exactly do you vet Private Money Lenders when “Private” is their First name?? Let’s be clear, I’m not talking about Hard Money Lenders who are somewhat regulated by your state or local real estate boards. Inste...
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So how exactly do you vet Private Money Lenders when “Private” is their First name?? Let’s be clear, I’m not talking about Hard Money Lenders who are somewhat regulated by your state or local real estate boards. Inste...