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Lafi S. Freddie Mac Short Pay Off Fraud. Watch this!
6 May 2010 | 8 replies
- http://www.freddiemac.com/singlefamily/news/2010/0412_payoff_fraud.html Webinar with Jeff Watson, Ron Ballard, and Chris Mchlaughin (3 highly regarded Lawyers in our industry) - http://www.shortsalesriches.com/3lawyerupdate/ Here's Ron Ballard Blog about the Freddie Mac Newsletter - I(probably won't even need to read, because they explain the newsletter so well in the webinar) http://californiashortsalelawyer.com/2010/04/freddie-mac-article-on-short-payoff-fraud/ Here's Freddie Mac Offical Policy on Short Sale Flips (stating that flips are legitimate and they recognize closings in a day, week, or month later are perfectly legal) http://californiashortsalelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bll0924xA.pdf
Jason Dingman Starting LLC, family member to invest
21 October 2013 | 1 reply
They can loan to the business or transfer on your behalf; however, from a business standpoint if it was just given, the business would have to recognize it as income.
Michael Norris Business Licenses for counties and municipalities
10 May 2016 | 0 replies
By doing this, I will file the DBA under a sole proprietorship and then come back to the same municipalities and file under a recognized entity. 
Patrick Allen What is it to "know your market?"
23 October 2015 | 17 replies
The more you know about your farm area (or the areas near your farm area) the more readily you will recognize a deal and the faster you will be able to act on that deal.
Cory P. 30k in hand what should i do with it
11 September 2015 | 19 replies
It happens all the time, just make sure you know how to recognize a bad deal just as well as a good deal when you have 15 people showing you.Join a real estate investor club in your area and tell them you can fix anything, and you have some capital.
Melissa Webb Finding Motivated Sellers
31 March 2009 | 12 replies
You access it by recognizing problems and understanding how they're resolved, and then assembling lists of people impacted.
Eric Hempler Either my numbers are way off or people are buying for way too mu
24 August 2022 | 12 replies
Although, I do recognize the need to find a spot I can run my figures by to see if I'm overlooking something. 
Jennifer Shaw Please help. Tenant asking for an insane relocation fee.
10 August 2022 | 32 replies
You do recognize that 1) as a no fault termination you must pay them one month rent?
Bear Geiger Should I post under personal or business profile?
8 December 2020 | 2 replies
Is there a way to get both recognized?
Ryan Keller **Subject: Advice Needed: Considering Purchasing Leased Agricultural Land**
23 February 2024 | 4 replies
Our monthly surplus income, after accounting for all expenses, amounts to $3,800, providing a solid foundation for potential mortgage payments or land-related expenses.While I am confident in the value of the land to my operations and its long-term potential, I recognize the importance of careful financial planning and strategic decision-making.