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Can I finance this way?
I have off market option for SFR in Medford Oregon for 95k. It is worth at least 210k and needs no work done. I asked a bank what they could do for me. They needed 15% down and closing costs.Is it a common overlay to...
Jef A.
100k to invest looking for direction
I have paid off student loans, my house, credit cards, car and have 100k that i would like to invest. I have been looking into carwash, storage units, multifamily rentals, and other ideas. I would like to find multi f...
John Lowe
Do loan variables affect note valuation?
I understand that the value of a note is a function of the collateral, borrower profile, seasoning, etc. My question is about the structuring of the loan variables affecting the price. Specifically, a note made with a...
Wesley W.
Prospective Tenants, Application Submission & Deposit To Hold
Hi All,As I continue to try and sharpen my RE game, I am going to solicit feedback on how people handle prospective tenants and the application process.Here's what I do, and I'm wondering if there is a better way:Pros...
Andrew Montgomery
What creative financing method would you use in my situation?
I just turned 50, I've worked a great W2 for 26 years in tech sales/mgmt and managed to save $3M across 401k ($2M) and Stocks ($1M). I want out of the W2 world but the golden handcuffs (and 3 teenagers) keep me tether...
Greg Fend
Knowing when to cut your losses?
When do you know it's time to call it quits on a property?
I have a SFH in MD that I purchased as a primary residence while living in MD from 2008-2010. I held onto it because I was (and still am) upside down and wo...
June Crile
Why Should/Shouldn't I buy an Alabama Occupied Foreclosure?
Hello Alabama Community, I'm not new to buying foreclosures in Georgia. I have children that recently moved to Alabama. I am considering buying at foreclosure auction. I've been reading as much as I can. My main ques...
Steve Christensen
Contract For Deed Questions
When doing a Contract for Deed, how do you protect yourself, as well as anyone you place in the home?How do you prevent the Do On Sale clause from being exercised?I see many people promote doing deals in a creative wa...
Jeffery Bigsby
Would you prefer investing in REO's or Short Sales
I've gotten to a position in my business where I would like to expand into different niches. For the experienced investors, which would you prefer and why would you choose one over the other if not both.
Peter Haymond
Did any of you start investing in property in college?
I'm working two part time jobs (one at a mattress store on the weekends, another for a realtor) plus I'm taking classes this summer in college. I do my best to study real estate in my spare time and my parents tell me...