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What Is An Assignment Fee? A Guide For New Wholesalers Sep 15, 2025

Within the world of real estate wholesaling lies a critical transactional component known as the assignment fee. This financial mechanism coincides with transferring contractual obligations from...

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Absentee Owner Lists: The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Finding Motivated Sellers Sep 15, 2025

Key Takeaways
  • Absentee owner lists flag properties where the owner’s mailing address differs from the property address—prime for off-market leads.
  • Build lists DIY from tax records or b...
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Zombie House Flipping: How Investors Profit From Vacant & Abandoned Homes Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: Zombie House Flipping
  • What: “Zombie” properties are vacant homes stuck in limbo (often pre-foreclosure, tax-delinquent, or estate) with unclear upkeep or ownership action—p
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How To Wholesale Multifamily Properties (7 Simple Steps) Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: How to Wholesale Multifamily Properties
  • What: How to wholesale multifamily properties means contracting 2–20+ unit deals below market and assigning your contract (or double
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How To Flip Houses With No Money: Top 10 Expert Strategies Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: How To Flip Houses With No Money

What: Flipping houses with no money means using creative financing, partnerships, or leveraging other people’s resources to buy, renovate, an

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What Is A Proof Of Funds Letter In Real Estate & When Do You Need One? Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: Proof of Funds Letter
  • What: A proof of funds letter (POF) is a bank or lender statement on official letterhead confirming you have sufficient liquid funds to complete a
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