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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    You can raise it to $100k if you want. But I don't want to take advantage of you and you'd better talk to your wife or kids before making such a decision. Also you may need some professional advices.http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/5-Pasadena-92602/home/5772704 Call Gary and ask him why he is...
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    Which escrow company do you recommend?
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    It's better to be busy like Mike than sitting in front of a computer and pitching business to new TI members, even though most of them already have agents.
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    If you are so sure the house is way over the market, why don't you take my $10k bet and run away like a coward? What you miss is the intelligence to understand his business. 
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    3-Car Garage Homes

    This is just an Irvine house backed on Culver. I bet Indie will give up his kids for a Laguna Beach house.
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    Peggy Tanous of "Real Housewives" in Foreclosure, Sues Bank. Read the Court Doc.

    She is in model/show business. I am sure CPAs' on this board would recommend her to form a S corp. All the money will go to the S corp first. Her implants, her Bentley, and an expensive Palm Springs vacation are all business expenses.  Even if she is audited by IRS, her CPA can defend all the...
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    Irvine homebuying down 11%

    Suppose your Irvine house value is $1m now and the price goes down 10% next year as you wish. You lose $100k. Your dream $3m Laguna house may go down 15% next year due to lower affordability. You pay $450k less for such a house and your NET gain is $350k. The lower the Irvine market goes, the...
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    Irvine homebuying down 11%

    Indie may have purchased low. But he HELOC'd for his porsche and other fancy stuffs. Now he needs to bring cash to the table to sell this house. I am sure he is eager to get rid of his Irvine house as soon as possible so that he can buy a Laguna Beach house that carries real premium, not the...
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    76 Pacific Crest Flip

    I know and thought you like it. But you acted defensively when you were on the receiving side of sarcasm:)
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    76 Pacific Crest Flip

    What a surprise! Irvine expert like you don't know the differences between Northpark and Northpark Square except the gates. Probably IHO can give you some advices.
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    76 Pacific Crest Flip

    Factoring in 5% realtor cost, 1-2% closing cost and holding cost, this flip is a money loser even at full price of $999,900. If the flipper is the listing agent, then he may be able to break even after so much effort.
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    76 Pacific Crest Flip

    It's in Northpark Square. The comp is in low $900k in that area. And this house is back to your favorite Fwy 261 where you can race your Porsche.
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    76 Pacific Crest Flip

    http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/76-Pacific-Crst-92602/home/5857886 This house was sold to third party in trustee sales on 4/21 for $946,000. One week later it's for sale at $999,900. It's a money loser out of the gate.
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    You misunderstood USCTrojanCPA. He looked you up as a rich brother. He wanted you to contribute $9900 and he would contribute the rest $100.
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    I think it's a little bit less than 100k.
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    How often do you drive through that section of Culver? It's almost end of Culver and the traffic is not heavier than Alton, Main, Barranca, etc.
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    I will bet $10k with you for $1.1m.
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    Las Ventanas by Taylor Morrison at Portola Springs

    Here comes $1m+ premium: 1. Bigger house, nicer upgrade, $300k+ 2. 10000SF+ lot, $400k+ 3. Ocean view with cool breeze, $250k 4. Uni High: $100k 5. Gated: $50k
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    Some foreign buyers can't qualify for any loans here.
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    Northpark Flip: 2 Malibu

    The guy didn't get good advice. He could have purchased 56 Fire Thorn in low $800k from trustee sales.http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/56-Fire-Thorn-92620/home/5931258
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