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An escrow officer in the San Diego area told me I don't need an emd to tie up property but I was under the impression that I did. Should I do a low emd or a promissory note for emd? I don't understand
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I'm new to the REI world, and I am super excited about getting started. I've read Brandon Turner's The Book on Rental Property Investing, Rick Dad Poor Dad, and Cash Flow Quadrant, and I've listened to about 30 of th...
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Hello! To anyone that is planning on, in the process of, or has been involved with a house hack. What characteristics do you personally look for in a property that you want to house hack? (number of units, single fami...
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I’ve got the opportunity to use OPM to buy a house in cash, so how exactly do I purchase the house? Do the lenders purchase it under their name or do they write a check to me so that I can purchase it under my name? I...
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I know this may sound crazy but I found a great deal in a growing neighborhood. I was advised by an investor to ask a family member for a hard loan to be able to flip my first property and possibly split the profits (...
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HelloI am in the midst of negotiations to purchase a mixed use building. The seller would like to enter into a leaseback as the commercial piece of the building is occupied by his businesses. 30% of building is reside...
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I'm a 26 year old new investor. I bought my first two family last year and would like to buy another smaller two family or single family to rent out in the next few months. Any help would be appreciated.I'm consideri...
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Someone I know has a 6 condo package deal under contract which requires a 5k down payment. Which would be the Best way they should go about it???? Help with any suggestions,links,contacts ect .......
Any ideas would be grateful
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Has anyone done business with Smartland Realestate or Ace Properties???