All Forum Posts by: John Harris
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Post: Tax Deeds Some info please

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- Willis, TX
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Ryan is exactly right as far as Texas is concerned. I am in Texas and I just looked over a tax deed on a property that we bought. The deed was a typical Special Warranty Deed, except for the redemption period. The final redemption date was listed in bold letters on the deed. Once that date is past you can get a title policy, loan, or complete any normal real estate transaction with the property.
Post: Accelerated Depreciation? Anyone?

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- Willis, TX
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I just did a quick google search of "accelerated depreciation" and found tons of info. The term was only vaguely familiar to me from college accounting classes so you'll probably get better explanations from google. Good luck.
Post: Opinons on Prefab Homes

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- Willis, TX
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I actually met a guy the other day who has a patent on a prefab home with a slab. I haven't seen it but my partner has.
Send me a PM if you want and I'll send you they guy's name and contact info.
Post: What was the most inspiring book you've read?

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- Willis, TX
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I have to say "Think and Grow Rich" - Napoleon Hill.
I didn't really get the secret until probably the third time I read it. (I'm a slow learner but thank God I'm stubborn.)
Post: What are notes ?

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- Willis, TX
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No problem, thanks for the links. :D
Post: What are notes ?

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- Willis, TX
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Originally posted by "Ryan Webber":
I got nothing :oops:
But I'd love to see the posts and sites you're talking about.
Post: Is it time for more regulation for mortgage banks?

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- Willis, TX
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Originally posted by "GreenHorizons":
Well said.
Post: What are notes ?

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Originally posted by "thebesthouses":
Specifically, a note is a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note. In real estate it usually refers to a note secured with a deed of trust or a real estate mortgage.
Originally posted by "4rmgt":
Many new Laptops are no longer being made with a PC Card slot. Instead they are being equipped with what is call an Express Card slot. A thinner slot that uses something closer to USB communication technology.
Anyway, Sprint finally released a USB based broadband modem for your PC, they say they are working on an Express Card version but it has yet to be released. This has been talked about since last year. Verizon already has an Express card available.
Anyway, just wanted to add that in there.
I ran into this with our company. We have one guy in the field who was using Verizon with a PC card. We bought him a new laptop and it only had an Express slot. So inherited the Verizon card and we got him a Sprint USB mondem. Both work fine. Not what I'd call lightning speeds but useful almost anywhere.