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So. Trying to get started. But it seems like life is just tossing one obstacle after another in my way. Yesterday evening I was informed that I no longer have a job. I think the actual reason behind it has to do with ...
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Hello everyone! My name is Cliff, I'm a new investor from Southern California looking to get started and do some deals!I've been studying the real estate business, reading these forums and listening to podcasts from B...
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Nine days after opening escrow, I received an estimate (actually the Buyer's Estimated Closing Statement) from our title company yesterday. It was emailed to me same morning the fedex package to the Seller went out. I...
I was just reading that HUD may expand the 203K program to investors.
http://themortgagereports.com/10692/fha-203k-eligibility-may-soon-expand-to-real-estate-investors
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I purchased an old home to flip via the MLS with an agent. After the inspection report, nothing came back regarding rats or pests. The day I get the house we start knocking down walls and removed the dropped ceiling (...
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How do you draw the two dividing lines between these three types of neighborhoods? Is the A-D (and sometimes F) system in common use for grading neighborhoods the best possible system for those interested in investing...
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I’m under contract for a condo for STR and I underwrote with a typical mortgage but my lender just came back after my initial approval to tell me that as of Jan this year Fannie and Freddie now consider the developmen...
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I wanted to share something that has been going on up here as I believe there are lessons for everyone, and I don’t think this gets coverage at all in the US.
Up here in Canada we have had interest rates increase at ...
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So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...
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This morning I heard a report on CNN and was blown away by the numbers.
The total amount that we've borrowed since 2008 in all the bailout plans so far amounts to a RIDICULOUS $10.8 TRILLION!
Check this page out for...