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I've seen the much recommended Carlton Sheets CD's, DVD's, VHS's, work books, etc. on Ebay for various amounts, most of these are products from 2003, 2004, etc. My question: Are these as good as the 2006...
I live in a part of the country (Northern New York) that will probably never recover from the last recession. Actually, it was economically depressed going into it - and has been for the last 20 years according to the...
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What is the best way to find rental and vacancy rates for an area?
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Here my thoughts. As more and more home owners find themselves in negative equity territory banks have every motivation to negotiate.
I also think that a large percentage of the home owner population would rather avo...
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I'm new. I want to be optimistic but realistic. What is the likelihood of breaking into Com. REI w/bad credit... ie IRS tax liens?
Said another way, what % of deals that ARE DEALS will I be able to find that won't...
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I've moved a decent amount in the last few years and have never been able to buy before now. I'll be finishing my MBA and settling down in the Midwest and want to know what the best REI strategy to pursue would be? ...
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They'll provide answers to 99% of any tax questions you may have, and help you to be much more effective in developing strategy with your CPA. Don't give short shrift to the tax situation, they can have a profound ec...
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If one wishes to carry back paper on an asset they own free and clear and later pledge the loan receivables as collateral for a new loan who would they normally contact to loan this money? What sorts of terms are gen...
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I love collecting 'quotes' and 'sayings' about property, real estate and investing.
"Don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait."
"I bought a two story house. ...One story before I bought, and anot...
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Looking to buy my first 4-plex. Do I really need a DBA, or since it's residential property can I just keep good records and have everything in my own name?
What if I buy the property in my name, and then get a DBA to...