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This is a serious newbie question, but I'll go ahead and ask anyway. I want to start flipping houses here in San Antonio and I'm seriously considering hard money. I've read about the Closing Costs associated with the ...
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I love upvoting good posts. And I love reading good advice, strategy and what have you...however we need a way to separate the bad and the spam from the good. And it needs to be easy.
It's time for a downvote button...
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Ok, I know the thread title seems like a no brainer, but allow me to elaborate.
I am following REOs closely and trying to zone in on exactly where I would like to make a purchase for my first invenstment property. N...
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From what i understand in a lease option sandwich, most investors collect an option consideration from their TBer, and subtract that amount from the price of the home. But when it comes to helping my TBer get approved...
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I have heard of instances where investors include a "discount" in their offer/purchase price for purchasing properties with 100% cash.
If this is common practice, what kind of discount are we talking? A percentage? O...
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1. Disabled veteran may do side work for income. Obviously, said person may not make rent times three and more.2. A company has asked for a six month lease for 4-5 of their guys/contractors.Thoughts on both scenarios?
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One of the most common questions I see as a Landlord when leasing out my properties is around Pet Fees/Pet Restrictions. When renting with my furry friend in the past, it was not uncommon to run into Non-Refundable P...
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Hi BP!Just wanted to share a recent success story of my girlfriend in negotiating. I recently read Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss on the recommendation of a member. Instantly top 10 book for me as far as pri...
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Folks,I am a private lender, mainly for residential flips, and it kills me to turn away the vast majority of my applicants because they don't have the upfront cash to qualify for my loans. I require them to have subst...
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Hey All,I have some opportunities for new construction duplexes and wanted to get some insight on investors or homeowners that has experience with this type of investment.
What have been some of your experiences?
A...