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Affidavit of Memorandum in Real Estate: Protect Your Investment Oct 06, 2025

Key Takeaways: Affidavit of Memorandum

What: An affidavit of memorandum—sometimes called a memorandum of contract or notice of interest—is a recorded document that shows you hav

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BRRRR Book: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refi-Repeat Oct 03, 2025

Key Takeaways:
  • BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat — a five-step strategy to recycle the same capital into multiple rental deals.
  • The popular “BRRRR book” breaks the
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Rent Back Agreement: Benefits, Risks & Best Practices Oct 03, 2025

Key Takeaways: Rent Back Agreements

  • A rent back agreement lets a home seller stay in the property after closing by renting it from the buyer.
  • These agreements are also called lea
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Seller Carry Back: A Beginner’s Guide to Creative Real Estate Financing Oct 02, 2025

Key Takeaways
  • A seller carry back is when the seller finances part of your purchase instead of a bank, and you make payments directly to the seller.
  • It helps buyers who can’t qua
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How Long Does It Take to Flip a House? (Real Timelines) Oct 02, 2025

Key Takeaways: How Long Does It Take to Flip a House?

  • The average time to flip a house is typically 5–6 months, but the house flipping timeline can range more widely based on
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Wholesaling in Non-Disclosure States: The Complete Guide Oct 01, 2025

Key Takeaways: Non-Disclosure States
  • Definition: Non-disclosure states are places where property sale prices are not public record, creating challenges for investors.
  • States: 12 st
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