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So I have been wanting to invest in real estate for a while now, as it is part of my retirement plan. Been waiting for a good time and have finally decided to pull the trigger. Worked quite a few numbers, and found a ...
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So my venture into real estate investing at this moment may seem on the surface to be a dismal failure, but to me it is an opportunity at this moment. Why you ask, I will explain.
Currently I own 3 homes. First hou...
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Anyone ever have a great deal (verbal) going with a seller and have the seller consult their attorney about the upcoming transaction and have the attorney steal the deal? I did and it isnt a good feeling. Its what I w...
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Maybe I'm overly cautious or paranoid but that is a big concern. If it comes to evicting a tenant, or some other reason a tenant may have a grievance, I would feel much safer being some random Jane Doe. My first thoug...
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ok I am at a point where I have done my research and still learning but I'm ready to get my first deal going and get it under my belt. My credit is not good enough to get a mortgage loan. So I'm left with private ...
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Hello Everyone, i have read many posts on bigger pockets and i know there are other posts regarding similar situations however mine is slightly different and i would like specific guidance for my current situation. i...
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The title is short but may not reflect the entire transaction.Seller was approached by "buyers". After believing all the "buyers" representations were not true, seller defaulted on a contract which he signed. "Buyer" ...
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I have heard of many investors filing liens on property or on friend’s property in an attempt to fend off legal challenges that would arise from someone identifying this equity. I realize that entities can be used ...
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A recent post questioned whether owners buy flood insurance. There were a few posts and replies.
I've owned properties and paid insurance on well over 1000 homes in the last 40 years. Do you know how many insura...
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Hi there,Hoping to get some advice on where to start. I am a dentist that is not wanting to rely on my clinical day to day but rather build my wealth in real estate.. My wife and I have one rental property that we cas...