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8 April 2024 | 2 replies
As, I've mentioned to a few other posters in the past, when your searching in NYC, I would recommend getting super specific in your geographic parameters.
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8 April 2024 | 4 replies
Too much cash sitting idle- Townhouse - appreciation has underperformed Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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8 April 2024 | 4 replies
I would recommend to lock in the owner's appreciation now by naming a purchase price on the home today.
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9 April 2024 | 5 replies
If this is not the case, would you still recommend (as I suggested above) I start out in SFHs by renting out individual rooms on a 6-12 month long term basis?
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8 April 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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9 April 2024 | 9 replies
HELOCS can go from 80% - 90% total LTV (loan to value) depending on the bank or credit union.I would recommend shopping for a small unit that doesn't need too much rehab.
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8 April 2024 | 1 reply
Hi @Suraj Thapa, I would recommend doing as much online research as you can to see what is currently on the market.
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8 April 2024 | 4 replies
I recommend that you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast for starters and connect with the local lenders and brokers.
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8 April 2024 | 2 replies
I would recommend running it through a Real Estate Attorney to ensure that's still the case.
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8 April 2024 | 4 replies
I recommend that you start attending local meet ups and networking with other investors in your area.