All Forum Posts by: Ted Harris

If you can prove you don't need the money then banks will lend it to you .... :green:

Interesting article in The Atlantic ..... America’s mainstream religious denominations used to teach the faithful that they would be rewarded in the afterlife. But over the past generation, a different strain of Christian faith has proliferated—one that promises to make believers rich in the here and now. Known as the prosperity gospel, and claiming tens of millions of adherents, it fosters risk-taking and intense material optimism. It pumped air into the housing bubble. And one year into the worst downturn since the Depression, it’s still going strong.

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200912/rosin-prosperity-gospel

HOAs = investor's nightmare .... just say no! :protest:

Welcome to BP Nation Jordan ... you've found the premier real estate site! You'll find more information here to help your real estate career than anywhere else which will alleviate your fear! :mrgreen:

I agree with Will, Cada got very lucky ... in fact, you could overhear him telling the guys he knocked out they deserved to move on and not him. As the saying goes, 'better to be lucky than to be good!' Cada seemed to be a nice kid - hopefully, he takes good care of his new found wealth. :mrgreen:

A current homeowner (5+ years) asked me if he'd qualify for the $6500 tax credit if he were to buy a duplex.... he plans on using it as his primary residence on one side and renting the other. Since this would be half primary residence and half investment property, I'm not sure if it qualifies ... anyone know?

I think most consider 6 months inventory a neutral market ...

Most Realtors hate to say no ... as Jeff mentioned, a $500 commission won't excite many Agents. However, they should have the courtesy to be upfront with you so they don't waste your time and jeopardize your deal.

I like this idea on the surface ... I have a feeling J Scott would be the overwhelming favorite. I assume cost would be $10k divided by # players who sign up? Also, what kind of time commitment we looking at?

More just curious about playing online especially after watching the WSOP and talking to a friend from my home game ... I don't play that much but enjoy it a lot and thought about starting an online account. I worry it might take too much time from biz, family, etc.