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19 January 2016 | 5 replies
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17 January 2016 | 5 replies
I received this info from @Nathan Sharp when I first started.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/(house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/(how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/(guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/12/12/bp-podcast-048-duplex-managing-tenants-darren-sager/ (Duplex investing)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/glossary/https://www.biggerpockets.com/webinarhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?
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17 January 2016 | 3 replies
If you are interested in finding Mentors, I recently wrote "The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" - check it out!
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12 October 2017 | 4 replies
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13 October 2017 | 15 replies
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15 October 2017 | 21 replies
One who knows ALL about the "Delayed Financing Exception", and lends accordingly:- https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/selling/b2...And then, when you're sitting cosily in their office, you'll explain that you'll ONLY be looking to borrow 70% of THEIR Appraisal, on properties that you DON'T have a mortgage against (even though you are allowed to have already paid for them by HELOC or personal Loans).
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15 October 2017 | 6 replies
@Josh CalcanisI've been poring through the zoning guide PDF on the City of Orlando site, and I can actually shed some light on those mother in law suites regarding zoning.I'll paste the relevant info from the PDF below, but from the looks of it, it is OK to get those small out dwelling type buildings permitted as long as you follow a couple guidelines regarding their size, the lot size, etc.22.
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10 October 2017 | 9 replies
The tenants have nothing so valuable someone would take the time and risk to cut through the doors without being seen!
15 October 2017 | 15 replies
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18 October 2018 | 5 replies
But it usually provides names phone # and often email of property owners, which is very valuable.