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Hello! We just got under contract yesterday for our first STR. We found an off market cabin in the Smoky Mountains, and it's a fantastic deal. But... now what?Do we form an LLC before closing and open a checking accou...
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To weed out some people and not waste your time, do you normally have a set list of questions or script or something?
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So I would like to get ideas and thoughts here who has bought property with tenants already in there? Pros? Cons? Things to keep an eye out for? Regrets? Same question for people who have bought properties without ten...
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I'm currently in the process of researching solid FHA Lenders in Michigan to receive financing on my first house hack. Any fellow house hackers or bigger pockets members have any recommendations? If so, why would you ...
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Can Anyone direct me to a company or person that does all the closing title work etc. The title company I use doesn't do notes and cant recommend anyone. Also if I foreclose on a note do I have to auction it or can I ...
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Good morning everyone! I am reviewing a tape, and there are a handful of "performing" notes that are in active BK. the tape doesn't state if its a chapter 7, 13 or how far into the process they are. Over the last 6...
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2 applicants. Applicant 1 has 509 credit score. Stable job for 20+ years. Provided W2/Paystubs/references and credit report matches previous rental addresses. All looks good for applicant 1. But applicant 2 did not pr...
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Curious how much others weigh credit history when it comes to your screening process? I recently pulled my own report using SmartMove and there were several inconsistencies when it came to the number of credit lines a...
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Hello,First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am a new investor in San Diego, CA. My brother and I currently own a SFR in Riverside, CA (fully paid) that we inherited and have been renting...
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I have several open units in lower-income areas. There is a good deal of interest in these units. I've passed out several applications and even collected application fees, but it seems that the email exchange proce...