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MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Gaithersburg Man Admits to Equity-Skimming Scam
By Ernesto Londoño
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, August 19, 2007; Page C13
Maryland legislators tweaked the state's real estate laws in 2005 i...
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I found a house for 117k owner is willing to do owner financing at 800/mo with a 5 year call. With a down payment of 14k. She owes 103k on her mortgage but wanted 117k so that's how I came up with the 14k down payment...
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Hi All,As a newbie RE investor. Can someone share insight on a standard or common structure for loan terms when you are a private lender? Please share resources as well so that I can continue to learn independently.Th...
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Hi Everyone,I recently contacted a RE agent out of state in an area I would like to start investing. They reached out to me immediately and were very responsive and I liked their background and experience. I spoke wit...
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I just met with them and would like to know if anyone has any experience in working with them. They will only allow you to use 212 as a hard money lender and their rates are pretty high. 13.99% and 3.5% origination. I...
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What is everyone's thoughts on this subject? My gut feeling is... BAD - don't do it!! But I have no reasons to support this, maybe someone here can provide some insight into this? Thanks :)
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Warning: I'm probably only posting this to vent. I hope I do not approach the level of a rant, but no promises :D
Seriously though - I need some insight here. Since shortly before Christmas I've been dealing ...
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I'm in the negotiation process on the purchase of an office. Looking to pay 100k or less. I have great credit, enough income to cover monthly payments. I plan on buying this to rent out. So far I've been told they wi...
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Hello all, I have a found an amazing property and got it under contract. Im looking at all my financing options at the moment. I have spoken to to a hard money lender to get the numbers on that. I don't think could sw...
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Hello everyoneI'm a fellow rehabber, investor, contractor in suburbs of Philadelphia, PA.I'm reaching out to you fellow BiggerPocket'ers in Dallas, TX.Looking to talk to rehabbers, retail flippers in Far North Dallas,...