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    Dollar vs CPI

    Question for the board. Does the dollar's drop in value relative to other currencies have an impact on inflation? Were heavy importers... A small discussion or primer is appreciated if you have time to share knowlege.
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    US Homeauctions.com

    Foreclosed Properties: Buying Foreclosed Home, Properties & Foreclosed Home Listing For Sale Board: I was considering attending one of these auctions. I have seen several of their signs around my area. Has anyone had experience with this organization? no idea if it is a good deal or a...
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    Very detailed mortgage looks now required

    I recently bought another rental property in Northern VA. I chose Wachovia as the lender due to their attractive rates. As part of underwiriting, I was expecting to be asked for my leases and I was. The next question was unexpected, they asked me to provide bank statements showing...
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    What to do with a bounced check

    Board: On a different thread I asked for a recommendation as to what to do with a renter behind on the rent. Along those responses, what do you guys do with a bounced rent check? I see a lot of recommendations regarding cash only...but you do have some options with a bounced check as well...
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    Amusing historical comments from a real estate blog

    bubbleinfo.com - Statistics 2007 - ARM Reset Schedule Interesting graph and comments from one year ago. I love the first one... "SH*t, this thing is gonna blow" From the graph though I have to agree....were not done yet boys and girls.
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    First deadbeat renter

    board: I recently purchased several rental properties. 1 is in Front Royal VA. Brand New 3/2.5 with a finished basement and a 1 car garage. 1500sq/ft. I rented it to a young lady with a high 600s credit rating. She has lived there for 5 months. All rents prior to January were on time...
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    Where will rents go?

    IMO. One of the major drivers towards home ownership is rental price. For example, why rent if you can buy for the same price... Recently in the NOVA market costs of owning have greatly increased in relation to cost to rent. NOVA market "done got whacked with an axe", as they say... Is...
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    report from Northern Virginia

    An after action report from my recent attempt to purchase a rental property. I made a purchase from Tricord homes/ Port Aquia in Northern Stafford this past weekend. Very close to the Prince William County line on I-95. Since my arrival in NOVA from California during 2005 where I made a home...
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    Marine LtCol Nearing retirement

    Hello: I am a Marine LtCol nearing retirement. I have seen a huge drop in my savings following buying a house in NOVA during 2005. I believe this board has lots of good info and I am looking forward to participating.
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