Also, how do I insert the @Robert Laird....nevermind...just did it!

Make sure you do plenty of research and learn about [insert specific type of investing here] and your market before you jump in." 

Say that....its a great place to showcase your properties due to tot he fact tons of people search the site each day.If all else fails just insert the direct link, and write a good description to attract the leads."

Well you see, that's a common misconception among the "uninitiated".Time to open each file in Microsoft Word, 3 files, 3 seconds.Time to open HUD-1 file in Microsoft Excel, 1 file, 1 second.Time to insert buyer's and property's specific information, 30 seconds to 1 minute.Time to update numbers in the HUD-1, 1 minute.Time to convince SUCKER (sorry-customer) that what we're doing is time consuming, and needs to be done very carefully to ensure that there are ABSOLUTELY NO ERRORS (and if there are errors the CUSTOMER MUST PAY TO INSURE THEM), 2 weeks, 4 days, 7 hours.Time to prepare bill for customer, 1 minute.Total bill $500-$800 average in TX.Amount of that bill spent wining and dining state legislators to make certain they don't pass any COMMUNIST INSPIRED (ie; in effect in any "non-backward-California) rules to give any meaningfull consumer protection (pro-rationing for quick resales) legislation, about $20.00 per closing.all cash

If that tax incentive were taken away and a 25% tax on rents were inserted, the difference in the tax paid would be huge, because I'm currently paying tax that is artifically low.

Am I going to start receiving emails that go something like this, "Hi, welcome to BP, as a new member we want to offer you the following package(insert whatever guru package comes to mind).

Aren't they just using a boiler plate type document and inserting your company info into the blanks?

I would not forgo a home inspection, but perhaps insert language into your contract that says you will not ask for any repairs to the home?

The key here is how you advertise the property to an assignee and collecting your feeI like the vertical break up ... this is a procedure where you split the land from the building, reducing the price and leasing the land (disguised seller financing) with an option of buying the land in the future (at a discount of course)Chattels for equity - give the seller something of value - a car (they are easy to finance), stuff in your garage or stuff you collected over the years - you can set a value of any amount your want - it could be consider a down payment - Seller Refi for take over - Seller gets a mortgage subject to a one time assumption - sellers gets the cash and you get the property and make the payments - nothing downUsing Front Porch clauses as a down payment is a great way to insert yourself in a deal - the cash you need could come from the investment property itself.

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