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Leonid Solomonik Buying properties in FEMA flood zone
10 October 2016 | 44 replies
Apparently you have to have a certain robustness to your builds around here due to hurricanes, earthquakes, and salt air, so I am thinking the foundation is probably fine.
Dave Olverson "There Are No Bad Questions" Question about the Long Term
14 February 2014 | 10 replies
Much of it because the bad situations in Turnkey, like any other service or product, are the ones that get the most attention and air-time.The reality is that every form of investing exists because there is a demand for it from some investor.
Jon H. What is your outlook on the real estate market?
15 February 2014 | 4 replies
The influx of fresh faced college grads pouring into the city to fill positions in new tech firms, banks, auto industry and retail is also having an impact on the demographics.
John E. How do I make RE investing a business and not a hobby?
17 February 2014 | 31 replies
As far as attending real estate investment clubs at your age, I would think you would add a breath of fresh air.
Pat Martin Pipe burst in garage whose fault?
18 February 2014 | 14 replies
This includes, but is not limited to, disconnecting all garden hoses from outdoor spigots and draining such prior to freezing weather, opening cabinets under fixtures that are adjacent to outside walls to allow warm air circulation near water and waste pipes, and keeping the unit at no less than 50 degrees.
Amy Marie HOA NOT GETTING FHA APPROVAL FOR COMMUNITY
29 April 2015 | 31 replies
Real Estate Investing Abbreviations *REI Abbreviations* *AFD* - Agreement For Deed *AITD* - All Inclusive Trust Deed *APR* - Annual Percentage Rate *ARM* - Adjustable Rate Mortgage *ARV* - After-Repaired Value *BOM* - Back On Market *BOR* - Board of Realtors *CAD* - County Appraisal District *Cap* - Capitalization *CCIM* - Certified Commercial Investment Member *CCR* - Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions *CFD* - Contract for Deed *CLTV* - Combined Loan To Value *CMA* - Comparative Market Analysis *COCR* - Cash on Cash Return *COF* - Cost of Funds *COO* - Certificate of Occupancy *CRB* - Certified Residential Broker *CRE* - Creative Real Estate *CRS* - Certified Residential Specialist *DBA* - Doing Business As *DCR* - Debt Coverage Ratio *DOS* - Due On Sale Clause *DOT* - Deed of Trust *DSCR* - Debt Service Coverage Ratio *FCRA* - Fair Credit Reporting Act *FFE* - Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment *FHA* - Federal Housing Administration *FHLMC* - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac *FMR* - Fair Market Rent *FMV* - Fair Market Value *FNMA* - Federal National Mortage Association, Fannie Mae *FRBO* - For Rent by Owner *FSBO* - For Sale by Owner *GMAC* - General Motors Acceptance Corporation *GRM* - Gross Rent Multiplier *HELOC* - Home Equity Line of Credit *HML* - Hard Money Lender *HOA* - Homeowners Association *HUD* - Housing and Urban Development *HVAC* - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning *IRA* - Individual Retirement Account *IRC* - Internal Revenue Code *IRR* - Internal Rate of Return *IRS* - Internal Revenue Service *L/O* - Lease Option *L/P* - Lease Purchase *L/S* - Landlord Seller *LIBOR* - London Interbank Offering Rate *LLC* - Limited Liability Company *LOC* - Line of Credit *LOI* - Letter of Intent *LP* - Limited Partnership *LPOA* - Limited Power of Attorney *LTV* - Loan to Value *MAI* - Member Appraisal Institute *MAO* - Maximum Allowable Offer *MIP* - Mortgage Insurance Premium *MLS* - Multiple Listing Service *MUD* - Municipal Utility District *NAR* - National Association of Realtors *NIV* - No Income Verification *NNN* - Triple Net Lease *NOD* - Notice of Default *NOI* - Net Operating Income *NOO* - Non-Owner Occupant *O/F* - Owner Finance *OO* - Owner Occupant *P&S* - Purchase and Sale *PITI* - Principal Interest Taxes Insurance *PMI* - Private Mortgage Insurance *POA* - Power of Attorney *PUD* - Planned Unit Development *REI* - Real Estate Investing / Real Estate Investor *REIA* - Real Estate Investors Association *REIT* - Real Estate Investment Trust *REO* - Real Estate Owned *ROI* - Return On Investment *RTO* - Rent to Own *SFH* - Single Family House *SFR* - Single Family Residence *Sub2* - Buying property subject to existing financing *T/B* - Tenant Buyer *TAA* - Texas Apartment Association *TAR* - Texas Association of Realtors *TIL* - Truth In Lending *TREC* - Texas Real Estate Commission *UBIT* - Unrelated Business Income Tax *UCC* - Uniform Commercial Code *VA* - Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Administration K Marie Poe, WDYT?
Tony Sepassi Anyone else investing in the DC area?
3 March 2014 | 11 replies
It is true that we might have too many cranes in the air right now.
Derek T. Buyer asking for repairs after closing!
25 November 2017 | 14 replies
I guess I am just blowing off hot air because I will probably pay them off to stay out of my hair but it doesn't quite seem right.
Tonya Kerst Questions for an Assignment for School
23 February 2014 | 2 replies
So as you can see many things can be tied back to real estate.For school assignments I always like to see something fresh and new, most people will write on a realtor as it is the most commonly known and seen from the outside world.
Tony Reale Duplex/Triplex
22 February 2014 | 4 replies
They already have 3 air conditioners, 3 laundry rooms, and 3 kitchens.