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I'm looking for my first deal and came across a property that looked good but has some obstacles I don't want to deal with. It is an 1100 square foot 2 story in Avalon, Ca (thats on Catalina Island) It was built in 19...
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I have a probate deal. It is a condo and the association does not allow renters. The property is free and clear but seller owes about $5000 in HOA and assessment fees. I am not sure whether to wholesale, lease option...
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Im putting this SLO deal together and gonna be doing a double closing (if it closes) but I been hearing that retail buyers banks are requiring the seller or Investor (ME) be on title for a period of time. I know peopl...
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How many of you get the deed when you do a short sale? and what are the advantages of doing it this way?
what are you guys doing for home insurance on a contract for deed? currently, i've been holding the insurance, and my buyers get renter's insurance and pay for my policy through a 3rd party escrow service...currently...
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Let's say I buy a property at a tax sale (deed) for $1000. During the course of the next year and a half, I pay about $3000 in attorney fees for quiet title, survey, and the next year's taxes. After one year, I sell...
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Anyone have any experience investing in tax deeds or liens in Minnesota, particularly around the twin cities area? I have some rental properties in the area, but wanted to branch out to tax liens and/or deeds? I'm j...
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I was advised to look into getting the deed from an owner trying to avoid foreclosure. Then to make an investment from the property such as a wholesale. Does anyone have any advise or input on this subject?
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Have you ever purchased a property through a tax deed sale that had an IRS lien? If so, did the IRS buy the property from you?I'd love to hear stories about this. How often does the IRS actually exercise their option ...
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The question is, how would the following scenario impact taxes when filing the tax return the following year?SCENARIOGrantor deeds homestead property worth maybe 20k to person A. After some time, person A finds that t...