Good Morning! Has anyone purchased homes from an online or live auction before? What was your experience like and what would you do differently. Please share your thoughts.
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I received a quote which I feel is very high.This is even after I told the company that I do not pay retail.
On one of my chimneys there is a rusted out rain pan for the chimney top.I had the roof guy take pictures t...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $75,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $165,000
Purchased after it was out of probate for $75k with a $60k ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $75,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $165,000
Purchased this home after it was out of probate for $75k wi...
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Hi, I have a Duplex in Lake County, IL that is has tenants in both units. The Duplex is a single story, brick facade w/ attached garages and basements with washer and dryer. The roof is about 4 years old.What are so...
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I've found a low income property and I'm discussing owner finance with the current owner. The property currently has a tenant but is being evicted. He was paying $500/ month on a rent to own term. The house sold for...
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I need a new roof & gutters on one of my buildings. It's an expensive job given the size and height with quotes ranging from $22k - $40k. Additionally, the old aluminum siding on 3 sides (the front facade is new v...
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Hello,My husband and I are new to the site and have just put in an offer on a 3-flat(owner occupied) property for $329,000. We are looking to put preferable 20% down with a good rate. I noticed most brokers want 25% ...
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The enemy of all homeowners is the grey squirrel!I own a two-family flat in the City of St. Louis. Does anyone know a good (low cost) extermination company in St. Louis, MO? $400 to place a trap is NOT low cost! They...
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Hi BP Community, I just purchased a foreclosure in Walton, Upstate NY as a getaway from NYC and while I knew the roof needed to be fixed, I just found out that some areas of the roof need to be entirely replaced as th...