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Chris Sills Rehab Pitfalls...coulda shoulda woulda
30 May 2010 | 46 replies

Hello Everyone,

I would like to hear from the new to seasoned investor about the rehab pitfalls you have run into. That One thing you wish you had of known before you started or that "A-HA" moment. Things that would...

Luke Bray Wholesaling in Georgia legal pitfalls
15 August 2020 | 0 replies

Is there anything I should know before wholesaling my first property in Georgia? It's a deal on a mini storage facility. Should I use a lawyer to draft the purchase and sale agreement? If so, who pays the lawyer fees?

Zach Davis Potential Pitfalls Of Older Buildings
18 October 2013 | 8 replies

Hey Guys, I have a duplex in my area that was built in the 1920s. It has been fairly well maintained but not really updated at all. Its still the original plumbing and electrical, plaster walls, no insulation, all ...

James Stout Pitfalls of non-conforming units
18 February 2015 | 9 replies

I frequently see properties with non-conforming aka not permitted additions.  Specifically, I'm looking at a multifamily property which had a garage, now converted to a studio.  It has all the necessaries - kitchen, b...

Colette Major Historic Renovation: Pitfalls and Strategies
14 April 2021 | 1 reply

Hi guys!
Does anyone have insight on the wins/woes of rehabbing a historic home???
1. Restrictions 
2. Contractors 
3. Historical society hoops
4. Resale?

Account Closed Texas People - Manufactured Homes Pitfalls?
29 January 2019 | 2 replies

I'm in Texas. I got the bright idea a while back of buying a small piece of land, drilling a well, adding a septic and moving in a used manufactured home. Then turn around and sell the whole thing as a package. Luckil...

Scott Minton Seller Financing - Pitfall or Potential?
25 June 2017 | 4 replies

I'm very new to real estate investing and with my very first property (purchased at Oklahoma County tax lien resale), I made a big mistake and ended up with a vacant property that needs work, just to become marketable...

Tim Clark Rehab Pitfalls in Lynchburg Virginia
21 August 2021 | 6 replies

I am seriously looking at relocating my family to Lynchburg VA with the hopes that we will be able to begin our investment property journey. We currently own our own home in California and am use to staying away from ...

Justin Leonor Pitfalls of being an agent?
4 October 2007 | 3 replies

Hey guys,

As an agent, what problems would I run into if I were to approach motivated sellers who are in pre-foreclosure and foreclosure? I am coming across several of these deals and have thought, why pass these on...

Account Closed Pitfalls of investing in MHP
11 August 2017 | 9 replies

Hi everyone,I am new to MHP investing and I'm looking at MHP in Lakeland, FL to start investing in. I need your help as I am still in the learning phase.There is a list of my questions:1. What should I check buying MH...