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Account Closed Title Rehab.....with Final Numbers!
12 November 2014 | 23 replies
But can you cook?
Cory Cook New Investor in Oklahoma
19 May 2014 | 13 replies
@Cory Cook welcome to the site
Mark Bradford Any PM's close to Ft Smith Arkansas
18 June 2015 | 8 replies
@Justin Cooke so satisfied or happy with their service?
Devonte Dinkins 203K
12 August 2019 | 33 replies
(If you don't know any liscensed contractor ask the lender if they have a list of contractors that have done 203k streamline work in the past.1a) Get a GC rather than a bunch of subs because the 203k funds will get chopped up into absolutely miniscule disbursements that will make it difficult to get what you need done)2) Have a fairly detailed scope of work prepared for each contractor and yourself and add/subtract items that may come up as issues when talking with each contractor2a) itemize your scope, per unit, exterior,bathrooms, kitchens, electric etc3) Do not waste precious streamline rehab dollars on appliances save that for Lowes'/Home Depot cards after closing4)Make your contractors bring a copy of their and insurance so as to not waste timeBonus points: If doing a home inspection see who is a HUD certified rehab consultant (these are the guys who do the big 203k's and hire one as a home inspector, I've found this to be useful for my client's who don't like to listen or who have no renovation experience) It kills two birds with one stone.5) Do the major stuff first, convert oil to gas, do a roof if it really questionable6)Be prepared to spend your own cash/ credit don't expect the streamline to do every single thing it is a very tight budget especially when addressing multi unit properties.7)know that your real budget is 30k as the last 5k is actually fees and a modest contingencyI could write more but this should get you started
Francis A. Newbie / Los Angeles, CA - Seeks Minneapolis & LA rental mkt thoughts
28 May 2014 | 5 replies
Anyone that knows Los Angeles will tell you that downtown LA has come a long long way since oil baron Phil Anschutz opened the Staples Center down town LA in October 1999.Fast forward to 2013.
Joseph Dimaria Properties tax redemption?
22 July 2015 | 1 reply
Hello everyone,This is kind of a specific question and may be related to Illinois/Chicago/Cook County.Is there a way to find out the redemption date for properties (where taxes were sold at tax auction)?
Bill S. Non-success Story
25 November 2015 | 54 replies
They could do that because the local oil field market had sucked up all available labor talent.Moral of the story for me, stay close to home and do what I know.
Kyle Scholnick Any Opportunity Left in Atlanta?
2 February 2016 | 23 replies
A Hybrid contract of sale... a way to close more transactions by joint venture A commercial contract of sale, 3 pages with special buyer requirements related to environmental conditions, existing suppliers, surveys, buried oil tanks and other conditions that must be known to make a profitable and safe transaction An option agreementAn informational pocket pack with 52 options to financing and control a building without conventional financingBlank checks, pens, carbon paper, A list of referencesDisclosures for lead paint and other state or federal requirementsCell phone with camera to take pictures of the nice things and negative aspects of the property and to take a picture of the contract to email confirmation to seller and to your title company or lenderA gift, something for the seller to remember you by, I give Indian Head Nickels away, pens, note pads.Blank addendum forms - these are used to attach to your purchase agreements (you don't want a lot of chicken scratching on your contracts; use them to write some of the following; 1.
Jared Myers NEED ADVICE! Wholesaling to Investing and Coaching Programs
19 March 2016 | 4 replies
Mentors are always a great asset, no matter if you're an athlete, a cook or a real estate investor,!
Nick Jacaruso AirBnB????
8 September 2021 | 64 replies
., no snow for ski markets, oil spill, strict ordinances, regulation, etc.), you'll still have another location that is hopefully immune.That being said, you can also be more risk tolerant with vacation rentals by working with a manager that is offering fixed rental income, meaning they pay you a guaranteed, fixed amount every month.