All Forum Posts by: P. Martin
P. Martin has started 13 posts and replied 125 times.
Post: Has anyone done a 203K Loan in Austin, Texas

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Maurice Federbusch has been very patient answering all my annoying questions. He has brought up 203k and other rehab loans.
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Post: Renting rooms in an illegal duplex?

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check local ordinances on what constitutes a separate unit. I had a friend whose family got in trouble because the garage apartment had a stove. No stove and it wasn't considered another unit.
Post: Tenant wants to give 15 months rent UP FRONT

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Could you use the account to prove assets? That could be a side benefit?
Post: Rich dad, Poor Dad

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I don't mind the book so much as the cult like atmosphere and attitude around it.
I found it pedantic and obvious if anything, but if it works for you that's all that matters I guess.
I was in a book store the other day and saw another of his books. Picked it up out of curiosity but could not make it more than a few pages. I can't stand all the empty platitudes passed off as anecdotes that really happened.
Also the sentence "I had nothing but a dream of being extremely wealthy" definitely struck me as sad more than inspiring.
Post: Tenant wants to give 15 months rent UP FRONT

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Unless you would need to pay more taxes on a portion because it bumps you up a bracket, wouldn't this be a wash as far as taxes?
I would take it but make her sign an agreement that it is non refundable.
Then use it to buy another property!
(I might also be a dumbass)
Post: Newbie from San Antonio, Texas

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I am just getting started in San Antonio as well. 8 hours in realtor orientation today. Now I still need to figure out what to do!
Post: Im buying $175 course REA license online ?? what should i know first

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Just make sure they are accepted by whatever authority grants licenses in your state.
Post: Listing your own house on MLS as way of lead generation?

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Originally posted by @JOAN DICKIE:
If you don't plan on selling even though you put your house on the MLS, it's not cool.
Everything has a price!
Leads for buyers? Owner finance buyer leads? I assume plenty of unrepresented buyers end up calling listing agents these days?
Post: Internet lender question

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- San antonio, TX
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Originally posted by @Chris McDaniel:
@Nick Versetto they didn't ask for any proof, it was stated income.
@eddie
@Eddie T. the largest loan I've ever gotten from them was 40k.
You've definitely piqued my interest. What else can you share about the experience?
Post: Where do you buy LED light bulbs (like the ones that replace regular bulbs)

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Ali Express or Amazon. Can find them for around $5 if you dig around. I just got a box of 6 incredibly bright bulbs on sale on amazon for $30