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As a new investor, it’s common sense to believe there exists a wide range of experience levels in the real estate investment world. But when you start digging into potential investment opportunities and realize that s...
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Last year I bought my first home using a Future Value of Appraised Home - a construction mortgage.It was a 5 BR/1.5B on 0.4 acres (big lot for the area), in the Scranton, PA area that was quite dated and needed a lot ...
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Hi BiggerPocketers,
As I proceed on my quest to setup my first Apartment syndication deal I have encountered some questions on how to structure the required business entities and thought what better place to ask thes...
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Would it be possible to raise the funds needed for a syndication through an equity placement broker? If so, how would this change the fee structure? For example: there's usually a 1-3% acquisition fee when using priva...
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We have a 16-unit multi-family in Central Connecticut under contract for just north of $500K and would like recommendations for obtaining a commercial mortgage. Should we shop the loan ourselves to portfolio lenders, ...
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I'm somewhat baffled! I bought a property & decided it was perfect for a STR. At the time, no ordinance was in place that prohibited my doing so. I set up VRBO acct & started renting it VERY successfully. City...
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Commercial Real Estate Investment > Residential
Many co-workers/friends (upper-middle class) invest in residential real estate to rent out and do airbnbs or furnished finders. But, no one I know is in commercial r...
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Hey Bigger Pockets!Once again, I would love to post a lot more often, time just keeps getting the best of me though and there are so many deals to do in this market!As normal, I like to post the unique deals that I th...
Anyone here on BP who is 18 - early 20's trying to figure out real estate investing/in the process of making their first investment? I'm right there with ya. What are you currently interested in investing? It would...
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Hi there!I'm thinking about buying a college house and wanted to verify it's a good deal and it could get financing. My biggest concern is that the property is not being offered at a discount -- it's being sold at ma...