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I have two properties, one SFR and one duplex, that I'm interested in selling. I would be open to rent-to-own, lease option, seller financing, etc. - all of those "creative options" if they help me get to my target se...
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Hi all! I am curious what are some things you wish you knew as a first time investor in real estate, and how did you start? I am a CPA with 7 years of experience in which I specialized in real estate partnership taxa...
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I just passed the state exam and I'm looking for a broker. So far I've spoken to brokers at Watson and Keller Williams and both told me it's impossible to be a part-time agent. Anyone have broker recommendations for a...
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My wife works on a college campus. We both graduated in 2010 and have decent jobs, and I'm actively saving money to get into REI part time.
The reason I mentioned the college campus bit is because today while having...
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Is it legal for the buyer to pay the assignment fee at the time of the assignment, or does that have to take place at closing? Also, if it is ok for the fee to be payed at the assignment, would I have to go to closing?
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This is more of a theory question. In stock investing there is an investment strategy called sector investing. The theory goes as the economy moves from expansion to contraction and back again, there are certain secto...
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I'm interested in the opinions of BP members:
As far as CALIFORNIA FIRST TRUST DEEDS (not Texas loans, not 2nd trust deeds) what have you experienced, heard, what are your opinions, and what do you believe the gener...
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Scenario:
-We bought a lot that was going to the tax auction several months ago. We got a great price on it so not a lot of value is at risk relative to the cost of working through the scenarios described below
-...
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Hi all,
as the title post indicates, I'm a new member from the Twin Cities. I've been interested in real estate for quite awhile but up to this point my experience has been limited to owning my current house. Thankfu...
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Hi, everyone!
I have been somewhat of a wallflower here on Bigger Pockets (reading your Q&A's, etc) for a little over a year now - it's about time I introduced myself, right?! I apologize for being so ru...