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This is a sample with a 4.5% rate 30 year fixed payment qualification includes tax and insurance and $500 in borrower monthly debt (car, credit cards...) DTI ratios at 43% after Jan 10 and 50% before Jan 10
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Let's talk about it. How is our situation in 2020 different from the 2008 crisis? What strategies worked then that will not work now; which ones will be just as successful?
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Hey BP!I wanted to start a discussion to hear other arguments or inputs other than my self generate content on the following:1.) Is maximizing cash flow or loan paydown/payoff more important? #askBP2.) Why?Thanks for...
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My wife and I have been interested in the real estate business for some time now. My question is, can I maintain my current full time job and work as an agent at night and on weekends? My main goal is to get my feet...
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Does anyone have experience purchasing property or land in Mexico? I'm looking to purchase waterfront property (about one acre), and build at a fairly low cost (relative to the US) however I understand there are some ...
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I've bought many wholesaling programs and recently Sean Terry's Flip2Freedom Academy was recommended. I would appreciate any feedback from BP members who have experience with this. Thanks in advance!
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What does a new real estate agent make on average? I'm considering being one to help with investing so was curious.
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I am looking to find a multifamily complex, about 25-75 units or so. Class C+/B-. As I am looking at where to invest, I have been trying to understand real estate cycles and am struggling somewhat. Pe...
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Hi there. My dad is in jail. He will soon go to prison for the rest of his natural life since he is already old. I am his general durable POA. I am also his vanguard POA/full agent. He has a traditional IRA. I would l...
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An AWESOME project just finished in Columbus, OH. This is exactly the type of public/private partnership our team is working to build across the country. The efforts that projects of this nature take are massive but t...