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Is the loan guaranteed simply by a promissory note? Does the note list the property as collateral effectively placing a first lien on the property until repaid?
I am considering using this to purchase property to reh...
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I wanted to reach out to the biggerpockets community to see what others do in their business when working with a spouse. One of the best pieces of advise is to "know your role" and that makes so much sense. We have on...
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Hello,I am new to real estate investing. I found my first duplex. I am still trying to piece together the law side of it versus the financing side. I am approved for an FHA loan and looking for the next steps. I read...
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Hey Bp! I am interested in learning how to set up contracts and land trust myself... Does anyone know how I can do it myself which template to use? Or, does anyone know where it’s available for sale ?? Thanks!!
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I have a single family rental that I am trying to do the brrrr strategy with. I have the property under an LLC which seems to have complicated the Refinance part to pull out some of my equity so I can do the repeat pa...
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Hello,Before reaching out to an attorney, I would like some feedback, please.About two months ago we purchased a short sale in Illinois. This was a cash transaction. We updated the unit - mostly cosmetic, rented it, a...
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I have a tax question. I have a financial advisor friend who said he can defer taxes (similar to 1031) from real estate proceeds into a charitable remainder trust or CRT. First, does anyone know if that is true? Now i...
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I am currently trying to learn the basics of real estate investing. For a start, I'm about to read Brandon Turner's "How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Started". Up next in my readi...
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Anyone have any experience using a self-directed IRA account to invest real estate?Please share your experience and tips.
Also which custodian do recommend to open the account with?
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Here’s my question, are there investors out there that actually buy property without having seen them physically themselves; buying without stepping foot in and walking the floors?
The reason I ask is because when ...