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Wholesalers Flood Poor Neighborhoods Looking For Distressed Homeowners
Zubu Brothers ^ | 5-30-2021

Posted on 05/30/2021 12:39:31 PM PDT by blam

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To: Brian Griffin

That actually is built into the common law on contracts, most states have similar statutes, but in any event material fraud is still either a tort or a crime.


21 posted on 05/30/2021 1:14:07 PM PDT by narses (Censeo praedatorium gregem esse delendum. (The gay lobby must be destroyed))
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To: blam
"...as many were lured in by YouTube tutorials."

Yeah! YouTube University. That's the ticket.

22 posted on 05/30/2021 1:15:30 PM PDT by Noumenon (The Second Amendment exists primarily to deal with those who just won't take no for an answer. KTF)
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To: blam

The Florida land boom of the 1920’s was known for its “Binder Boys”:

https://www.saundersrealestate.com/binder-boys-in-the-1920s-florida-land-boom/

http://dpanther.fiu.edu/sobek/content/FI/07/10/09/02/00001/74434_Chapter16.pdf

The Florida Land Boom of the 1920’s:
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1991-03-10-9101120716-story.html

Snakes (those that walk in shoes and those that slither on their belly) with every acre.


23 posted on 05/30/2021 1:23:06 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: blam

Guessing, as in the past, many of these properties will end up having Communist Chinese or Indian absentee landlords.


24 posted on 05/30/2021 1:23:44 PM PDT by Starcitizen (So Indian H1B crybaby trash runs Free Republic moderation??? Seems so. )
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To: blam

Sorry to change subject but I need to know:

Where I live every used car dealer is loaded loaded with used cars/trucks. They look in great condition too...new looking.

Why? Usually the lots are half full.


25 posted on 05/30/2021 1:23:59 PM PDT by Karoo
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To: blam

We have to buy a house in the hot Phoenix market. We are getting outbid even though we are offering well above asking price, or we get beat by someone who waives the appraisal.

My fear is that interest rates will be going up soon, so the time to buy is NOW.


26 posted on 05/30/2021 1:26:19 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (Where do comic book heroes and villains get their doctorates?)
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To: monkeyshine
Crooks on steroids. They often target people who let their grass grown an inch or two too long and report them to the local zoning nazi who issues a citation. I've butted heads with our local nazi a few times just because I prefer a clover lawn which mows best every three weeks rather than every week. There is always a few stray grass blades or other weeds that pop up between mowing until the clover grows thick enough to crowd them out.

The zoning nazi always seems to pop up a day or two before scheduled mowings just to harass you. It has gotten so bad that I prepay a neighborhood kid to mow if I'm going to be gone for much more than a week.

27 posted on 05/30/2021 1:30:50 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: Gen.Blather

Yep and sadly we just started getting back into it. I’m setting a limit with hubs. 2 duplexes and a single house. No more!


28 posted on 05/30/2021 1:32:56 PM PDT by AbolishCSEU (Amount of "child" support paid is inversely proportionate tfo mother's actual parenting of children)
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To: Brian Griffin

It’s fairly standard 6%, split between selling agent and buyers agent. Sometimes 5%. But those rates are negotiable and in a city like mine (or, where I used to live I moved to the county) where the dinkiest 3 bedroom 1 bath 1920’s track home sells for $1.5 million, it’s crazy to pay that much. 3% split between agents is plenty imo especially for $2 million+ homes.

Read that 56% of homes listed are in escrow in less than 2 weeks (A friend of mine is moving to Florida, sold his home in 2 days) and a similar percentage are going above listing price. Guy I know bought a foreclosure in 2009 from the bank for about $200k. He did remodel and built a great yard but his family expanded so he moved to a bigger home and rented it for years. Just sold it. Listed for $875,000 and sold for $999,000. 2 lots, great yard, pool, waterfalls, jacuzzi etc. House was OK - redone but sort of old bones. And this was not what you’d consider a “premium” neighborhood.


29 posted on 05/30/2021 1:35:02 PM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: narses

You wrote:
“You are wrong. They are using contract law as it was designed to be used.”

Maybe, yes, but I think not. If dealing in real property, as opposed to purchasing for yourself, I believe licensure is required. Historically:

“By the first of July[1925], the city of Miami had issued 5,917 real estate brokers’ licenses and was putting new ones out at the rate of 60 a day.”

http://dpanther.fiu.edu/sobek/content/FI/07/10/09/02/00001/74434_Chapter16.pdf


30 posted on 05/30/2021 1:39:23 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: blam

Extortionate PayDay loan sharks are behind such schemes.

They also rent bank names so they can appear as banks thereby evading state regulations on usury.

In other words, Top Boss PayDay Bonanza can call itself ‘US Bank’ Loan Services LLC and give US Bank a cut.


31 posted on 05/30/2021 1:41:12 PM PDT by Hostage (Article V)
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To: Karoo
"Where I live every used car dealer is loaded loaded with used cars/trucks. They look in great condition too...new looking."

"Why? Usually the lots are half full."

Can't answer that. Look at this: (dated may 19 2021)

What is causing the car shortage in the U.S.?

Want to sell your car? Prices are amazing now

32 posted on 05/30/2021 1:43:07 PM PDT by blam
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To: narses

> This time, it is investor money buying rentals.

The investor money is coming from the trillion$ that are being pumped in by the Federal Reserve. With inflation flashing warning signs, they are are giving signs that they’re going to take their foot off the gas pedal.


33 posted on 05/30/2021 1:48:27 PM PDT by glorgau
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To: Dr. Sivana

via google:

“6049 S 19TH Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042 | MLS# 4344943 | Redfin... › Phoenix › home
3 beds, 1 bath, 941 sq. ft. house located at 6049 S 19TH Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042 sold for $35000 on Mar 29, 2010. MLS# 4344943. Ranch charmer offers 3”


34 posted on 05/30/2021 1:48:34 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: blam

I buy UGLY houses!
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I got a nice one
Until I move in
July 1st.
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Beauty is Skin deep,
UGLY is to the Bone!


35 posted on 05/30/2021 2:29:15 PM PDT by Big Red Badger (Be Still and Know that I Am God. Rev 19)
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To: Big Red Badger

I plead guilty. I can only do one at a time. Anyone wanna buy my current? It’s overpriced.


36 posted on 05/30/2021 2:32:28 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: glorgau

Yep.


37 posted on 05/30/2021 2:54:54 PM PDT by narses (Censeo praedatorium gregem esse delendum. (The gay lobby must be destroyed))
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To: Brian Griffin

They are technically buying for themselves under contract and then reselling - not “dealing in land” as you put it.


38 posted on 05/30/2021 2:55:44 PM PDT by narses (Censeo praedatorium gregem esse delendum. (The gay lobby must be destroyed))
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To: Dr. Sivana
My fear is that interest rates will be going up soon, so the time to buy is NOW.

That depends, on how long you are financing for, and how much down you are putting.

As interest rates go up, home prices come down.

39 posted on 05/30/2021 2:59:28 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: USCG SimTech

“He’s a part time barista and she walks dogs in the neighborhood. Their budget for this renovation is $1 million, next on House and Garden.”


40 posted on 05/30/2021 3:10:49 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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