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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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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
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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
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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
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
2 replies - last reply: "A BPO is a Broker Price Opinion used... more" ~ NorthernExposure
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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Good News In Real Estate

Three months up - that's housing prices according to the Case-Schiller report released this morning. 20 major metro areas reporting more sales,less inventory and yes, higher prices. The damage to ... | posted by johnH56
neng's profile

Oliva Nova Hotel Resort and Villa for Sale

Oliva Nova golf and beach resort has beautiful villas and apartments that are for sale. Our Oliva Nova Resale property web site allows current home owners to upload their villa or apartment details... | posted by neng
2 replies - last reply: "Maybe these multiple posts belong in... more" ~ GothamGal
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Expiring Tax Credit

Congress is back in session. One of the items on the agenda is the 8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Numbers indicate that 40% of this year's home buyers qualified. The tax credit will... | posted by johnH56
2 replies - last reply: "Conventional lenders have asked... more" ~ johnH56

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