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New here! Lots of helpful info I have found, thank you all. Hopefully one of you will be inclined to steer us in the right direction. We are looking at purchasing an REO owned by (countrywide). The property is located...
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This is my first short sale and I've been working on this short sale for a while now and finally got the "Approval to Participate". Originally, Wells Fargo told me that the sale contract was a part of the short sale p...
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Hi everyone! I currently have 3 investment properties, two of which are empty lots that I own outright, one that I have a mortgage on, with about $200K in equity. I'd like to apply for a HELOC, but I am wondering how ...
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So as a newbie i am struggling with pin pointing my criteria in my property search. I am coming across so many properties that it is overwhelming at times! What is the best strategy? I dont have a GOOD agent to rely o...
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Hello,
I am from the Boston area and looking into investing out of state. Memphis has really caught my attention as an area that can provide solid returns.
Are there any real estate agents out there that could help...
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Hello BP! This isn't really real estate related but...I am looking for any suggestions you might have about job searching and applying. A quick background on myself: I graduated from Temple's Fox School of Business in...
Hi!Just bought our first flip home....needless to say, it was a challenge to find home owners insurance. We are paying almost $1600.00/year for coverage for a 1600 sq ft 3BR/2BA slab ranch. Hopefully we will have it f...
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Hi All, I am a Maryland REALTOR of 11 years and desire to invest for myself. Looking to learn from those that have successfully taken the plunge!Am excited to learn about creative means to fund my first few deals out...
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I'm looking to have a second phone number for direct mail campaigns, not only for investments, but also for my retail real estate dealings. I did a search here on BP, but it seemed most of the forum answers were sever...
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What should you expect from a property manager? What are realistic expectations? Let me know if I am expecting too much and if you have any recommendations for Phoenix, Arizona.
Is it unrealistic to have a manager dr...