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I had a blast writing my Diary of a New Construction Project thread, and the feedback I got from that was great. So, I've decided to try another one...this time tracking and discussing the ongoing saga of a renta...
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Hello Everyone,I am looking to add a firepit for a STR. I am looking for something that will be easy to use for guests, not need a lot of maintenance, and looks nice. I am ok with something expensive- just need someth...
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What are your tips/tricks to obtain a mortgage payoff amount?Im going through their automated system but since im not the borrower I don’t think they will just give this info to me. Any ways around this?Thanks for sha...
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It's not talking this time, though, if you've been paying attention, you know that I've been preaching this message for years... Here's an email from this morning names and locations edited out):Hey Ben - Really enjo...
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New to real estate investing and am looking for a local mentor. I was turned off by the local REIA chapter and am seeing a lot of the "Guru" types on Instagram which is a hard pass for me. I ran into Ryan Kuhlman's ...
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I am shocked to hear that. I have never seen the finance on a real estate transaction getting approved without title insurance. What if there is a lien or debt on the property! Though the agent, the bank and the lawye...
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Can anyone recommend a qualified, affordable attorney or place, I can get a quiet title done without being ripped off. Thanks in advance.
Michael
U.S. Army Veteran
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Let me start by being crystal clear. I am very sympathetic to all of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 – those who have either struggled through severe (or even mild) symptoms and certainly those who have passe...
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I searched for Velocity Banking but did not get anything to return except for some lenders using that name. I just was introduced to this strategy this week and was curious if anyone has done it and what their experie...
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I have bid & won more HUD homes for my investors than I can count, and I use a strategy that I have been hoarding all to myself for several years. A few of you may already have an inside track and are familiar wit...