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How do you find the actual rent data, ie how much a rental actually rented out for and not what it was listed for?I'm pulling old comps, but the problems is that just because something gets listed and asks for a certa...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Newark.
Purchase price: $155,000
Cash invested: $220,000
Purchased this distressed home right outside of University of Delaware and renova...
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Hey guys! Mind giving this deal another pair of eyes? It needs a face-lift exteriorly but doesn't need much at all inside. Needs an update on an ugly brick porch (ideas?) and a small area (100 sq ft?) of shaker-typ...
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Made offer on a house - offer accepted. Now I'm in the 10-day inspection period (per the contract), and inspection and contractors find "mildew" - indicating potential mold exists - throughout the home. Plumbing, el...
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Hi All,I want to increase my monthly/weekly offers made. What are the consequences of your offer being accepted BEFORE visiting the property? Once your offer is accepted do you have to go through with the deal? if you...
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Does anyone understand the rules of a 1031 exchange?
Is it true the acquired property's purchase price must be higher than the net sales of the exchanged property?
If a property swap occurs of different...
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I am looking at a 4-Unit home in Sterling, IL, it is zoned as a multi unit. The asking price is 84,900. I have looked on the MLS and various other sites zillow, trulia, ect... there are not really any comparable sales...
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Is anyone mailing free and clear properties and if so, what are your results with it? I've mailed absentee owners with some success and would like to start mailing free and clears too.
What is your list criteria and...
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Very excited about getting my RE License with my wife, we are moving to Temecula, CA soon and I want to get a head start now so I can take the test as soon as I get out there, so we'll be doing it online.
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So I'm familiar with the 50% Rule, the 2% Rule, and that I should be buying at no more than 70% of retail value. Are there any other "standard" rules of thumb that are used by real estate investors?