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BP,
I am posting here to get your thoughts on this article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/05/us-usa-fed-housing-idUSTRE8031SE20120105
In short, do you think a change in lending standards will be good for u...
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#18 was a long time in the making. It was short sale with Wells Fargo with two mortgages on it. Started working on it last December and it finally closed on Friday 8/28.It's a 3/1/1 with large detached garage/worksh...
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Hello,My wife and I are currently looking for our first investment property for our future real estate goals. We recently came across a property that is in need of extensive repair and seems to be scaring off the comp...
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Hey all, I close on my first deal this Friday and I can thank you all for the guidance and encouragement that you have provided me for helping out the process. That said, I'll explain my situation and why I'm asking t...
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Hello all,
I'm a newbie investor (I currently own one triplex) living in Austin, TX. I am under contract for a live-in flip in Austin. It's a relatively "light" flip which is what I was seeking as my first attempt...
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Has anyone used skip tracing services? If so, I am just curious as to what your success rate has been on using it. It is very expensive, so for example, if you spent $1000-$2000 on skip tracing, (anywhere from 25 to...
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Hi all! I have an opportunity to jump into a turn key triplex in a nice part of town in a high appreciation market (St Pete FL!). This property should cashflow anywhere from $200-800 (net) depending on what I can rent...
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Hi Everyone,Just wanted to tell everyone about our trip there. We spent $1500 (two adults) for three nights but it was worth it. I highly recommend anyone investing out of state to go there and see the area. I did not...
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hello everyone! My name is Frank and am studying real estate in the little free time I get. MY BIG QUESTION,.....Is there anywhere in the industry I can hop right in and make enough money to cover my $1500/month bills...