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This isnt supposed to be a political debate...but reguardless of where you stand the fact of the matter is the government moved in rather quickly and just like that said your lease and laws dont matter with very littl...
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Just to be up front. I personally have spent 40 to $50,000 on training and about ten percent was of no use, That being said, my first seminar cost me just under $500 and within two weeks I had my first deal. I used...
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I'm doing some passive investing in trust deeds and thankfully have never had any issues with defaults yet. I'm not setting up my own trust deeds, I'm investing though hard money lenders who do everything and I write...
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I am not yet discouraged, but as I read about buying notes I seem to find mostly information with a slight negative twist to it. I am 100% sure these members are trying to help gung-ho newbies such as myself, avoid...
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I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?
Also I was wondering how peop...
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I am currently battling with the local school district here in Orange County. Capistrano Unified School District. Their interpretation of the new ADU laws don't match up with the intent of the legislation. They are...
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Here's the full story (skip to bottom for TLDR):I do not have an attorney for this case. If you know of one that won't break the bank and can be ready by December 2, please let me know below, I know it's last minute. ...
Forgive me ahead of time for any seemingly obvious questions that I ask about this topic. I am unclear of the steps that need to be taken in order to legally take possession of a property through seller financing. I u...
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Hello BP'ers,I need some advice on which direction to go: with a starting capital of $125K, which is the most affective way to get cash return in a year or two? My goal (like everyone else) is to aspire to live off of...
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I think its pretty safe to say that most people have their own opinion on the level of screening that tenants require in their market. Most people would run a credit check and possibly a background check.
Personally,...