Just trying to make sure I understand the mechanics of a foreclosure auction when the holder of the 2nd mortgage is the one foreclosing. Assume the following facts - 1st mortgage with $150K principal remaining and a 2...
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Never in a million years would I think about “using my home as a credit card,” as some like to say. I am seriously considering looking into getting a HELOC (or similar) on my primary residence in order to use the mon...
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As we're closing out another year, I wanted to ask all of you in Orange County, CA how this past year has gone, what deals have you done, and what do you have planned for the coming months?This is for everyone, though...
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I am a strong buyer who has been prequalified also have money saved as well and I have been working with multiple relators at a time they all know my situation and that I’m ready to buy buy they do not seem interested...
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What's up guys, I'm curious to know if obtaining a real estate license would be advantageous for those wholesaling? It may be an obvious answer, but I wanted to hear about some specific examples where having a license...
Squatter NightmareSo, I wanted to make people aware of what happened to me with a house I purchased for investment, so that you don't make the same mistake. The moral of the story is do your homework, and if it seems ...
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Good evening, BP Faithful. I may have a deal (my first). I spoke with a seller who has a house for sale (asking price $80,000) who is also willing to do a lease purchase (12 months at $900) per month. Out of the...
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Hello Fellow investors.I am running into some issues getting a second property and I am hoping for some guidance from the locals with feet on the ground doing deals. I have been looking at houses with an agent off the...
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Husband and I have been renting 1 property for the past 3 years (and learning a lot from the experience). The property is located in Cook County Illinois (Chicago suburbs), and we have issues with the most recent tena...
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Are there any good techniques to make sure that those who respond to my newspaper ads are truly motivated sellers? What should the ad say? What should my VM message be to screen those who call?
Thanks.