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Hi everyone,I'm wondering whether my fiancé and I should begin to pay our debt down ASAP or begin investing in RE. I know there are intelligent arguments on both sides of this issue and that it depends on the details ...
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Hello BP....I'm looking to purchase property in Newark, NJ...I'm from NYC so for me, this is right next door. Can anyone let me know what neighborhoods to stay away from? Thanks.
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I've scoured this site for months upon months and haven't come to a solid conclusion...so, I'm sure I am asking something similar to every other newb- and I apologize not only for the repetition but the length.***My q...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Kansas City.
Purchase price: $68,500
Cash invested: $14,000
Contributors:
Zach Lemaster
I recently worked with Za...
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Any thoughts!! Is this new??
http://www.freddiemac.com/singlefamily/news/2010/0412_payoff_fraud.html?attr=EMC-SFNCAEFTSPF
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I hear this ALOT...
"I had a great PM company, paid them $X but they are gone, had to fire them. They were great in the beginning and then..."
What makes them great at the beginning?
What are the biggest let downs?
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I'll start from the beginning, because there are lots of little details I need to explain in order for you guys to fully understand the situation. (All names are substituted by fake ones for privacy reasons.)In April ...
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I am surprised no one else posted on this today! This is some scary stuff.
It seems that non-disclosure to the respective lenders in short sales flips has already gotten the feds involved - and some investors will be...
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I am looking to incorporate myself for a variety of reasons before fully engaging in my RE journey. I am curious what option you took for incorporation and why you chose that option. I have an MBA so I know a decent...
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Hello. I have been lookin into pulling the trigger on deals in Detroit that are already occupied. Seems like automatic cash flow. But seems too good to be true. And super risky. Anyone in Detroit with any info?