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What percentage is it reasonable to lower your offer when you want to bid on a house that's been on the market for over a year?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Tags: Real Estate bargains house hunting

My wife and I are contemplating investing in a new home. It seems like there are deals to be had in certain markets. I also think negotiating home purchase prices is more art than science. Any tips on how to do this well for houses that have been on the market for a long time....

asked: UTC 2020-07-29 02:26 AM
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Is it hard to get bank financing to buy and convert a church building into a place of business or a residence?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Commercial Real Estate Tags: bank financing churches

I saw a beatiful church for sale and was just idling thinking about a hypothetical situation in which I bought it and converted it into an office building? I just think that the drab boring office buildings probably aren't conducive to creativity or productivity and a lovely church might actually im...

asked: UTC 2020-07-31 12:45 AM
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Can you buy BLM land in California? If so, do they require any special covenants in the deed?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Commercial Real Estate Tags: Bureau of Land Management California

I know that sometimes the Bureau of Land Management will sell off some of the publicly owned land, but can you make offers for areas? How would I go about this? I'm looking at a nice piece of land in California. Would there be any sort of special agreement or would it just be a normal sale? Any help...

asked: UTC 2020-07-31 10:45 PM
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What are some unfair-but-legal tactics used by realtors to steal customers from their competition?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Commercial Real Estate Tags: #realtor

I am well aware that realtors would do almost everything is their power to sell a property. Considering the consequences, they might avoid doing something illegal but they would definitely do something unfair to steal customers from their competition. I am wondering if anyone can help with some tips...

asked: UTC 2020-08-09 01:50 PM
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What are some towns in California where you can still buy a house for less than 300,000 dollars?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Tags: California

I'm looking to move to California because I could really use the sunshine right now, but every house is far too expensive. My budget isn't small exactly, but I still can't justify buying a house over 300 grand the first time I move to west coast. I don't really care where I end up in California as l...

asked: UTC 2020-08-10 03:09 PM
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What percentage is it reasonable to lower your offer when you want to bid on a house that's been on the market for over a year?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic:

I've been looking for a house in a nicer neighborhood and I think I finally found one that I'm in love with, but it is just a smidge out of my price range. However, the house HAS been on the market for about 14 months, so I suspect the owner migh be willing to go lower than their original asking pri...

asked: UTC 2020-08-12 04:43 AM
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What margin should you expect on AirBnB rentals?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Rentals Tags: airbnb rental question

I was expecting some cost, but I have been seeing some that seem way over priced....

asked: UTC 2020-08-20 02:54 PM
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What unusual extra services can AirBnB hosts do to add value for their customers?

Topic: Real Estate ,    Subtopic: Rentals Tags: airbnb rental question

Especially during these covid times, how can hosts attract more people to their properties?...

asked: UTC 2020-08-20 02:55 PM
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