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I'm looking at a SFR that has been on the market exactly 162 days (5.5 months) as of today. It has a tenant in it and I will be purchasing as a rental property (investment). My question is- the asking price is at 74K ...
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Seems like every time I put an offer on a property that is less than asking price (or even when it is asking price), they come back with "send your best offer".
I get it from their perspective, it's a smart response,...
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My friend knows a previous landlord who is selling a property that includes a side by side 5 plex, a 2 story house with a basement and 2 car garage, and 1977 16 x 70 moblie home that is current owners residence (on a...
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I currently have a SFR under contract, just finished the home/termite inspection today. There is a lot that needs fixed or replaced and I already negotiated price lot lower then asking price prior to the inspection. W...
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When a commercial real estate broker says:"Price is firm". Is that just a tactic? If the price is firm, what other parts of the deal can you negotiate on?
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in College Station.
Purchase price: $165,000
Contributors:
Tom Knodt
Relatively new (2008 build) 4 bed, 4 bath SFR that ...
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Hi all, I am a completely newbie here. I will buy a rental property soon. I wonder how many of you buyers now pay 2-2.5% buyer's agent fee VS. buy without an agent/ or negotiating a lower fee with an agent.
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Hi, Fellow STR investors I occasionally see some hosts to increase nightly rates to a ridiculous number ($1500/night vs. $150/night average nightly rates in the area), and I assume that they are trying to block certai...
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We are in escrow on an investment property. We offered 3K above appraisal value. However, appraisal just came back 30K below listing price. At this, what are the seller's options? Can they legally back out if they acc...
Hello BP,I'd like to reach out for some advice on making an offer, first time and I want to understand the process.I came across a great listing on Redfin, the owner (who is also the agent) is selling his rental prope...