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Herm M. Meeting the BPO Agent....
5 September 2012 | 40 replies
All are experts in their area and find out things that the other ones could not know without that communication.It is like the policy that the different branches of the intellegence community can not share their information with each other that led to the bombings of the World Trade Center.There has to be some connection with all three, but no one area should control the other as was happening when the banks told the appraisers what they needed to appraisal to come in as in order to do the loan.Not an easy task, but they can not be totally disconnected from each other which results in unrealistic figures (low or high) being used for something so important to so many people.
Alex Rector 2 Years to 700 Fico Score
7 August 2010 | 21 replies
I'm no expert on this, but I recently pulled my credit score from Myfico.com.
Bay H. seller financing + hard money DP. Is it doable for apartment complex?
22 January 2010 | 7 replies
Assuming all the numbers are real after due diligence, what do you expert think about my analysis/sceranios?
Pete Krzak Opinion Needed
16 February 2010 | 12 replies
Pete,Wendy Patton is considered one of the nations leading experts on Lease Option/Lease Purchase techniques.
Rod Marlow Hello From San Fernando Valley
16 March 2010 | 13 replies
Rod... welcome to BP... this is a great site and almost any question you can ask will be answered here... with responses that you will be able to use.The best way to succeed in this business is to pick one thing and become an expert at it!
Leslie H. Newbie for Anchorage, Alaska
23 March 2015 | 5 replies
Hi,I am Leslie Henderson from Anchorage, Alaska.Currently I am a homeowner and New Mom, looking to turn Real Estate Investor.I am looking to Network with investors, lawyers, accountants, and real estate agents who are experts in Multi-family housing units of 6 or more units.
Trevor Probandt A development idea for a novice?
30 March 2010 | 12 replies
However, it takes a pretty big team of experts and $$$ to do even a smaill development!
Jason K. proper contract assigment technique
25 February 2010 | 0 replies
Good morning all,I'm a Texas Realtor that specializes in investment properties, primarily deals from the MLS, and bank owned properties.I've been browsing various topics and posts for a few days, but haven't found answers to some of my most important concerns.I'm trying to expand my business to homes that aren't being advertised or listed and I have recently been driving different neighborhoods in the Houston area that are prime targets for my investors, just looking for potential deals and motivated sellers.I'm a hard worker and very passionate about my career, but I want to get EXPERT advice on if this would be a waste of time for me, driving these neighborhoods 1-2 times a week (4 hours a day) looking for deals for my investors, and even myself.How often should I expect to locate a deal where the seller is open minded or desperate to sell his home below market value.
Jason K. proper contract assignment technique
19 October 2020 | 13 replies
Good morning all,I'm a Texas Realtor that specializes in investment properties, primarily deals from the MLS, and bank owned properties.I've been browsing various topics and posts for a few days, but haven't found answers to some of my most important concerns.I'm trying to expand my business to homes that aren't being advertised or listed and I have recently been driving different neighborhoods in the Houston area that are prime targets for my investors, just looking for potential deals and motivated sellers.I'm a hard worker and very passionate about my career, but I want to get EXPERT advice on if this would be a waste of time for me, driving these neighborhoods 1-2 times a week (4 hours a week) looking for deals for my investors, and even myself.How often should I expect to locate a deal where the seller is open minded or desperate to sell his home below market value.
Brian Osgood Short sale done, received letter from attorney
8 March 2010 | 22 replies
Competent evidence of value may : include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) expert opinion : testimony; (2) comparable sales; (3) anticipated marketing time : and holding costs; (4) cost of sale; and (5) the necessity and : amount of any discount to be applied to the future sales price or : the cashflow generated by the property to arrive at a current fair : market value.: (c) If the court determines that the fair market value is : greater than the sale price of the real property at the foreclosure : sale, the persons against whom recovery of the deficiency[0] is sought : are entitled to an offset against the deficiency[0] in the amount by : which the fair market value, less the amount of any claim, : indebtedness, or obligation of any kind that is secured by a lien or : encumbrance on the real property that was not extinguished by the : foreclosure, exceeds the sale price.