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Don't look now but mortgage rates have declined at an almost historical rate during the past month. Just 4-6 weeks ago clients purchasing second home or investment properties were being quoted in the 8%'s and even..gu...
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I'm looking to get more info on the ins and outs of how it works when you cross-collateralize (CC for short)a property you own free & clear towards an acquisition you're looking to finance. My portfolio len...
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How do I learn how to become good at comps and/or ARVs? I have been told over and over how REIs make (or loose) money at the time of purchase. I am unsure how to become good at this, find more information, and how to ...
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Good afternoon BP,I recently got my first property rented. I needed to rent fast so I lowered the price from 2200 to 1850. The Management company gets ten percent 185. The Mortgage is 1500. I bought the property n...
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So here’s an example Brrrr just to see if I understand how the numbers work.
House valued: $100k
DP: $20k
Loan: $80k
Rehab: $20k
ARV: $160
Refi: $160k * 75% = $120k
Cash out: $120k - $80k = $40k for next deal
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Hello everyone,I want to start investing in real estate this year. However, I feel as though I am stuck in "analysis paralysis" in making decisions. I plan on investing out of state and am looking for guidance or a me...
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I signed up for an online real estate software that allows me to see in depth info on properties, most of you have probably used it. I located properties in pre-foreclosure, properties with liens on them, proprieties ...
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Hello everyone,I was wondering if any of you would mind sharing a bit on how you first began,and give a brief description of what you had to start with and how you scaled to where you are now.Thanks!
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First I'd like to wish a happy and prosperous new year to everyone and may 2016 be the best one yet!...and on that note, hi! I should start off by helping you with the pronunciation of my name: "Swan-See". I'm origin...
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I’m a 21-year active duty military guy who started renting my home after being transferred out-of-state. The home is in Anchorage, Alaska and I live in Atlanta. In 2014, I began doing short term rentals from May-Augus...