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All Forum Posts by: Dana Whicker

Dana Whicker has started 9 posts and replied 543 times.

Post: Title Company Hasn't Cleared Liens for My Refi. What do I do?

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374
A successful quiet title action clears title. crickets The statement about the title company saving money and holding/saving $45k is odd to say the least. let us know how it works out.

Post: Need Quiet Title Attorney Jacksonville Florida

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374

I have a specific issue with a property and I don't want to go into details on the forum yet. I know I need an attorney to file a Quiet Title Action. 3 different lawyers have agreed, however none of them are specialists in this area and the process has stalled with no QT action filed. 

I'm looking for a recommendation for someone in NE Florida.

Thanks in advance.

Post: How I got variance for duplex in Philadelphia aka re-zoning

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374

Good info. Thanks for posting this.

Post: I hesitate to call this a success story

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
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Well done.

Post: Entering homes before auction - "magic key"

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
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If these are bank owned properties - REOs - he may be referring to listed ones. Some of them never hit the MLS and some do. A couple of banks in my area list them. If they do, any licensed agent can get you in.

If these are mortgage and/or tax deed sales then no way. That would be trespassing for sure.

Post: New flooring- what would you do?

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374

I've been using the Smartcore brand from Lowes for the last several rehabs. It's similar to Allure. The material is waterproof and seems pretty tough. It looks like a well cared for wood floor. I think it will last for years but we'll see. One unit I used this in is a long term hold and I put it in the entire house including kitchen except for the two bathrooms. I have put it in a couple of bathrooms in flips though. Once you get the hang of it it installs very well. 

The downsides are that it can be scratched by a careless tenant and I've heard the complaint that it needs to be cleaned often with a broom/swifter/mop. I used a darker color and light colored hair and other stuff shows up on it quite easily. Individual pieces can be replaced though and think of all of the stuff that carpet accumulates over the years.

Post: Desperate to sell - quit claim deed for $2000

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374
Those of you assuming a quitclaim deed is worthless in a binary sense really need to think about that.

Post: Average appraisal cost

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374
I don't know about Maine but in FL $3-400 is standard.

Post: New Flip Blog: We're Adding 1,055 SQFT: LA (Jefferson Park) Home

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374
Following! ;)

Post: 12-Unit Opportunity currently owned by a bank

Dana Whicker
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  • Investor
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Posts 557
  • Votes 374

OK, About what I was thinking. 

Numbers look like the place has solid potential. I like your idea of tying it up and getting started on DD.