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Hoping to help some newbs avoid some serious banking pain. This is one of many disasters with this bank that I have been involved with. I just spent 30 minutes helping my plumber try and get funds from a job. He depos...
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When I quit my job I'm going to cash out my 401k. Is there anyway that I can avoid the penalties if I am going to invest it into an investment property? what percentage is the norm when cashing in your 401k?
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I really liked this article and wanted to share it with all my fellow investors ASAP. Whether you are dealing with rentals or wholesaling, you need to stay out of trouble. Article link
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Hello,Currently in the market for a 2, 3, or 4 unit property - this will be my first home and I intend to owner-occupy one of the units and rent out the rest. I had just assumed that FHA (or 203k) would be the only wa...
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I know I can use a flat fee MLS listing service to avoid paying a listing agent. But can I also try to avoid paying a buyers agent at all?
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I'm still in the process of learning about investing and banking money. Is it possible to avoid FHA loans even with low money down (3.5-5%) by going through community banks? I know there's a lot of talk about how comm...
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First Post as well as first Deal. I am 25 and just obtained my real estate license. My strategy is to buy and hold properties in my area. My goal is 4 multi family properties for 2017, (however this first deal will be...
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One advantage to DSTs is that they don't go through probate when the owner dies. The trustee distributes the owner's interest according to the owner's instructions, as I understand it. The owners of TICs receive deeds...
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Can I use my IRAs to start my real estate business and is there a way to avoid the taxing of the IRAs
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What things do you look at & walk away from when you see them? Anything can be fixed but many are cost prohibitive. I looked at a property. Gorgeous on inside with great river view. Has water sloping in.Horrible...