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  1. I want to buy a landlocked parcel of property. The price is very low and a friend told me it is not hard to get access. What do you think?

    Reader Question: I found a great parcel of land I want to buy. It is landlocked, but the seller is an estate and willing to sell it way below market if I buy it as is. They want to settle the estate quickly. I am leaning towards taking a chance because the price is so […]

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    Home Buying
  2. How important is fixing a leaky basement before selling our home?

    Reader Question: ​We own a 45-year old home in a development. The house is well-built, with a full basement and sits on more than a half-acre of land. We have made some significant renovations, and the house is in great shape. The major problem we have is a leaky basement when it rains very hard, […]

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    Preparing Your Home
  3. Can we get our good faith money back, or do we have to go to court?

    Reader Question: If we paid our good faith money to the agent, and the deal doesn’t go through, do we still get that money back, or do we have to go to court? Monty’s Answer: This question is a potential landmine. Real estate law varies from state to state, contracts are often poorly drafted, so […]

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    Making an Offer
  4. Where do I find people with money who are looking for attractive real estate deals with a partner?

    Reader Question: I am a young person who inherited money. I’ve been looking at different career options, and I have decided to invest in real estate, but I have little knowledge about it. Where do I find people with money who are looking for attractive real estate deals with a partner? Monty’s Answer: Real estate […]

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    Gathering Information
    Income Properties

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