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Does anybody have experience using skipgenie / skipgenie.com for skip tracing service? I’ve been looking for something and have come across lexus/nexus, TLO, and skip genie.
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Hi, all. Going thru the final stages of my first closing process and wanted to see what happens to escrowed funds as the time goes on. I'm putting 15% down, and the lender requires escrow for 14 months home insurance ...
A little bit about me, i used to work at a wholesaling firm, but i never really acquire any properties before. I was mainly in sales. I basically met with clients and sell them houses, The company i used to work fo...
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Here's the backdrop....For the past 20yrs I've ran a residential design/build company. 10yrs ago I was able to get into REI and now have 6 properties total (2 personally (1-ABNB / 1-SFH LTR)/ 4 (LTRs) in a LLC with...
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I have an IRA account with uDirect IRA. Later I realized it doesn't allow account holders to sell what they don't own. So I can't do wholesaling with my IRA account. I decided to create my IRA owned single member LLC,...
I'm under contract on an existing single family in Billings, Montana. I already own an existing multiplex here in Billings (and apparently that property is like finding unicorn farts). My question is, if I wanted to f...
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Here's a question I have been struggling with: Do I continue to save for retirement through tax deferred methods like a 401k, which grows my net worth 33% faster than a non retirement account? I am self employed, so ...
Hi, I am looking to refinance some of my rental properties. I have 4 packaged together and so far a loan program at 6.48% Its got a 1% origination fee and a 2% broker fee. Does that sound right? I feel like the fees a...
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Hello All,
I just wanted to take some time to introduce myself to the BP Community. I was introduced to Bigger Pockets when I started listening to all the BP Podcasts (which are great, by the way) and have be...
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Hey everybodyI am wanting to know what role does your 401k play when it comes to investing. Do you use it as reserves when getting a loan? Do you still contribute to it?What benefits does it give when buying rentals? ...