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Hi, First thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. I have an IRA and it has about $55k in it and i was wanting to use that to invest in real estate. Is their anyway i can withdraw without tax penalties? I ...
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This sounds like a ridiculous question as I'm asking it, but I have heard of people thinking they are in 1st position when it turns out they're actually in 2nd ... since I am new to lending, I want to know what specif...
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I'm in a bit of a bind and I'd really love some advice. My lender has rejected me last minute because he was unable to count my property management income towards my debt/income ratio since I haven't done my 2016 taxe...
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I have found a property, which is in the pre-foreclosure process in S Florida and was wondering if its better to approach the home owner by means of a letter, which Im sure they would have many, or knock on the door a...
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I am again reconsidering getting my real estate license, mainly as an extra income source. Although I get a significant listing discount, and work with an exceptional team. As our volume increases, I see the sign...
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Is it okay to ask for owner financing if this house is listed?Does this affect the real estate agents commission?Sorry if these are silly questions, I’m new! Thanks!
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I am in the position to take over a house via QC deed from a long-distance relative, the agreement is $10,000 cash paid to the relatives guardian. Additionally there is about $4,000 in back taxes owed. The house need...
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Hi, I am bit of confused between selling or keeping as long term rental regarding a property that I own in Seattle area. (Bothell WA).
I wonder any of your inputs might help to narrow down my options.
My property is...
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Hi Everyone,OK I'll get straight to it.. I started out looking for motivated sellers by posting ads on Craigslist stating that "I buy houses".. I set up a Google Voice number to receive calls and catch voicemails. I'm...
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I was talking to a man a week or so ago, and he said that his friend used to buy properties that were a few days prior to foreclosure. He said it kept the bank from having to execute the eviction process, it salvaged ...