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I'm a REI newbie and I would like to find a mentor to work with and learn from.Currently, I work full-time and travel with work but have completed the Mortgage Loan Originator coursework for my state (New York) and am...
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Ok, 588 post in forums and blogs, and I still cannot determine if Dodd Frank requires loan origination on vacant land. Any thoughts?
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Im an investor in Oregon and looking to expand my long term duplex portfolio out of state. Georgia seems to cash flow fairly well for duplex and larger multifamily. I am particularly interested in the Albany market....
DO YOU KNOW??What is difference between a Mortgage Lead and Mortgage Loan Origination? Where does the compliance stand in between two and why some states are asking to take license for lead generator while some big pl...
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I've done a lot of cut and pasting Edward Scissorhands-style of many posts on BP that address seller financing, but there are several differing opinions on the topic of whether or not it is necessary to use a mortgage...
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I have located a duplex in a transitional neighborhood that is presently rented on both sides, with combined rents of $900/month.
Through my credit union, I believe I can get a 2-yr ARM at 3.75% for 30 years. They d...
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New to site and happy to do my intro: Sharon Smith, CPA Tax and Tax planning firm, Owner Broker of Trading Places Realty, a Stockbroker for Waterstone Financial Group, a Loan Originator for Benchmark and now owner o...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $312,000
Cash invested: $42,000
Cosmetic flip.
How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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Just wondering, would I be forbidden by CA law to provide a hard money loan or a private loan to a homeowner who is currently trying to payoff a 2nd loan on their home? They are the occupants.
2nd is about...
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I am looking for financial tips for my particular situation.... I am a firefighter and also a self employed business owner. I work full time as a firefighter in Miami working my normal 24hrs on, 48hrs off. I also work...