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Hi, I am looking at getting into investment properties. I understand this is a good way to become financially secure over time and am eager to start. I want to use my current home and do a HELOC. My home is worth a...
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The stock market and real estate market looks a little unstable at the moment with 500-600 point drops and a lot more inventory. With that in mind, my thoughts are on a looming recession. I wasn't in real estate durin...
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I need some advice on whether to accept or decline tenant. Out of state rental has been listed for little bit over 1month by renterwarehouse. So far gotten 4 applications all single mother with 2, 3, 4 kids. Most of t...
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The Dow is currently dropping $400 and is now below $16000 after reaching the highs just weeks ago. There seems to be a general concern of global economy, etc.What are your thoughts on how this climate is going to aff...
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My condo is always booked as a MTR, however my current tenants move out in less than three weeks and I have no tenants booked after that. Getting nervous, what should I do? Lower my rate? Is there a way to see local t...
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So a house in my area declined my original offer. They also stated they wouldn’t take any less then asking price. I returned a offer of 100 dollars over asking and they declined it again. I got a response of a round a...
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Hey everyone - I was looking around Google Trends today and came across this graph, showing the dramatic decline in those searching the internet for "Real Estate Investing."
What do you think this means for the in...
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I'm not sure if they think I'm crazy or determined. I submitted an offer for a property that I knew would be declined because it was low but worth a shot. The banks agent came back and said 130k FIRM! I wasn't happ...
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I've heard of many reasons to decline funding a mortgage over the years but this one is a new one to me.From a HARD MONEY LENDER not a bank. You'll recognize the name when I post it (not now) as they advertise here o...
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Would you consider buying a cash flowing property in a city that has a year over year population decline? I'm doing some research into the Buffalo,NY market because of the favorable purchase to rent ratios and came ac...