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Do you purchase, rehab and then rent out or flip your properties? Then this is the group for you! Let's all share our experiences..good,bad or ugly!

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sunnyside7's profile

Stockyard Rehab Update

I recently posted a couple of new pictures of my progress on my mostly do-it-yourself retirement project. They're in the group's photo file. (If you're a new person here, I've posted numerous messa... | posted by sunnyside7
1 reply - last reply: "Thanks for the update. I have... more" ~ johnH56
johnH56's profile

Good Sale Numbers

The local realtors assocition is reporting that we had 2,700 closed sales in the county here. The marvelous part- that's a return to 2007 numbers. Prices were up month over month but the average p... | posted by johnH56
1 reply - last reply: "Extending the first time buyer... more" ~ GothamGal
NorthernExposure's profile

REOs and BPOs

REO and BPOs I live in Minneapolis, MN and became a Realtor this summer.. my focus is REOs... I am seeking advice on connecting with Bank Asset Managers. I have purchased several eBooks on line ... | posted by NorthernExposure
3 replies - last reply: "The banks can be difficult to hook... more" ~ HarfordGirl
johnH56's profile

Short Sale

Anyone done a short sale. So far it is 3 months and got told yesterday at least another 45 to 60 days before the deal gets done. Anyone else got experiences to share? Bank out of Florida claims it... | posted by johnH56
1 reply - last reply: "John A Realtor friend of mine has... more" ~ sandl
johnH56's profile

We Got The extension

Yesterday President Obama signed legislation extending the homebuyer credit for more time. The credit has been expanded to include $6,500 for a buyer who has previously owned a home in the prior 5 ... | posted by johnH56
2 replies - last reply: "I forgot to mention that these 4... more" ~ GothamGal
johnH56's profile

Even More Good News

The National Associaiton of Realtors reported this morning that pending home sales are up for the 8th straight month, Some are citing the pending expiration of the first time homebuyer's tax credit... | posted by johnH56
johnH56's profile

More good news

Today's Case-Schiller report is out. Shows a 3 month in a row increase in the price of housing in 15 of the top 20 metro areas. Despite the increase the average house is still 36% below its price ... | posted by johnH56
hiawatha2009's profile

you are invited, pls share with your group

Oct 7th Wed, 6:30-8:30PM, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Emeryville Come and join us, listen, learn and network with fellow investors, newbies and even if you are unemployed. Casual free dinner pr... | posted by hiawatha2009
3 replies - last reply: "These are interesting times in real... more" ~ johnH56
johnH56's profile

Taxes- A fall thing

In Oregon fall is greeted with falling leaves, return of the rainy season and the new property tax bills. Reports are that we are looking at tax increases where I live. We have a tax limitaiton la... | posted by johnH56
1 reply - last reply: "I haven't seen my taxes in NM yet,... more" ~ sunnyside7
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Would you ever be a tenant?

I've blogged today, briefly on the care and feeding of tenants. One of the comments back was "Never be a tenant. Own the roof overhead" Good advice, a nice hope or just a fact? | posted by johnH56
7 replies - last reply: "John even though there are several... more" ~ AnneValente

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