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Rob Pene Why do realtors consider Wholesaling illegal or unethical?
7 November 2014 | 52 replies

I was talking to a realtor who has cash buyer clients and he was telling me how wholesaling isn't an officially recognized real estate practice in the "real estate" industry.

It could be considered an illegal...

Larry H. Electrician Wants 50% up front
27 June 2019 | 61 replies

Flipping my first house and first time dealing with sub-contractors.  The electrician that gave the best bid wants 50% up front.  I balked at that and he said he can do 25% up front.  He said he doesn't want to fund i...

Dave Kennedy Loan Modification Plan (Obama)
21 February 2009 | 75 replies

I've been listening to CNBC this morning and they have been releasing some of the plan to bailout homeowners.

It was just released an hour and half ago so the details are few and far between at this point but here ar...

Steve L. 50% Rule - Lowest Cost/Efficient Producer
27 August 2012 | 40 replies

I don't want to debate if the 50% rule in this thread. I want to talk about the assumptions and categories to see how a landlord can be a lowest cost producer/efficient entrepreneurs.

I know it varies from state t...

Ellie Perlman Why Do Investors Keep Overpaying On Properties?
8 October 2021 | 54 replies

Overbidding is the opposite of being a conservative investor. It happens when you buy above the market rate, compared to similar properties in the same general area. Another telltale sign of overbidding is when you pu...

Rafael Ro Would you install Solar? Any tips?
21 January 2021 | 45 replies

This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...

Scott W. the danger of a 401k loan
18 April 2016 | 77 replies

I'm sure it's been discussed before but I'd like to tell something I see (correct if I'm wrong):a 401k loan should be among the last resorts for borrowing. reason being is you pay it back AFTER taxes.  if you live in ...

Edward Smith Zillow sued over 'Zestimate' by Glenview homeowner
5 June 2017 | 92 replies

Thought this was a good read from CRAIN'S A Glenview lawyer sued Zillow, alleging that the real estate site's relatively modest estimate of her home's value has created a "roadblock" to selling at what she thinks it's...

Payson Scott Drop out of college and spend my fund, or stay?
10 October 2021 | 57 replies

Hello to anyone reading, I’m currently a freshman in college and here is my situation. I’m one semester in, and plan on finishing out the year. I have a college fund which contains roughly $60,000 (after this first ye...

Tom R. Dont buy paint from Home depot.
15 September 2018 | 99 replies

I brought a paint sample to home depot to match and purchased a sample. I only needed enough to cover a few sq feet.  When I went to use the paint it didnt match. I took it back to the store for a refund and they refu...