I'm considering buying a pre-construction home in East Bay, CA. known person from long time, now he becomes a developer.

Richie,Access to pre-foreclosures gives you a shot at below-market deals before they hit auction.

Hi all,  my question pertains to the step after a pre approval.

Quote from @Keegan Rosett: Hey BP community,I recently took a shot at getting pre-approved for a mortgage through a local lender — a friend of mine.

It’s at this point where the debtor begins to realize he’s spending more on attorney fees than he would if he just paid the note; that the meter is still running on the interest on the note, and that the legal fees incurred by the note holder will be added to the principal.  

I just finished pre-licensing and honestly I've seen some examples of the licensing exam and I feel like I don't know most of the stuff.

Quote from @Ian Russell: Question I have a duplex that is paid off. 

The subject property is a single family pre-fire brick build in Pilsen that was originally built as a 2 story home on a slab.

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Does anyone have any advice for the current top strategies on finding these types of deals and properties off market? I've been doing a lot of doorknocking and it almost feels like a cold call talking to people throug...