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Today I wrote a $1000 earnest check! Something I have never done before or learned how to do in school. I remember my mom teaching me how once years ago, but I honestly messed up big time in front of my realtor. He la...
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Let me start by saying I am new to investing so learning all the different strategies has been fun and challenging. Probate Investing immediately interested me but I'm about ready to pull my hair out. After talking to...
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I recently came into some cash and am doing what I've always wanted to do: Invest in RE. I've spent years educating myself and feel like I know what I'm doing. I'm pretty analytical and thorough in my though processes...
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Hello, my name is Louis, a new member from texas. I am new in real estate investment and am interested in low amount purchases of depressed tax lien property in auctions in galveston and houston. I would appreciate ...
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My wife and I are self employed, hard workers and loyal to our customers. Due to contractual obligations that we set up with our customers, we are literally home on average of 45 hours a week. Time is a valuable com...
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Hi everyone!My question is about analyzing properties. For those people who don't have access to the MLS, what is your favorite resource for pulling comps? How often are the sale prices accurate? I've been using Redfi...
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Has anyone here performed their first deal using a self-directed IRA?I've got about $15k in an IRA that I'm hoping to do my first deal with, and I also live in an expensive part of NJ, so I'm thinking of out-of-state ...
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Hey all! Wrapping up my first flip project this month and looking to kickoff a new direct mail campaign. I am hoping to get some tips from some of you with a lot more experience doing direct mail. Background, I am in ...
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I'm looking at a single family house that will rent for $550 per month. House is listed at $25,000. 3 bed 1.5 bath 1300 sq. ft.
If I pay the asking price and get a 30 year fixed @ 7% with 20% down, I'm looking at a...
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Hi All,
I have been trying to post a rental ad on craigslist, to no avail. It sends me the email confirmation, telling me it has been "published", yet, I can't find the ad when I go on craigslist. I did a google se...