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Hi,
I am a newbie and want to get started with real estate investing. I live in San Francisco and my goal is to buy properties that can slowly start replacing my income. However, I am getting a difficult time analyzi...
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Hey BP, hope everyone enjoys the end of the year and has a an excellent holiday season! A friend and I were discussing the new tax plan and how it will affect our respective small businesses and real estate investment...
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Hello,Has anyone purchase a home using the money from a QDRO, I just got divorce last month, I know that I can use the 401k QDRO money penalty free but not tax free… pros and cons, any advice? I am a first time buyer ...
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Hello all! I'm a 23-year-old first-time investor on the road to financial freedom. I'm looking to get started in the NJ/NYC area, specifically in Essex County or Hudson County. I currently work from home and live with...
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Hi BP,For my first property I’m going to use a HML for the purchase then refinance. I don’t want to lose eligibility for the first time home buyers programs and grants they’re offering. Would it be better to purchase ...
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I'm a Real Estate Broker and Investor in WA state. I recently met with a local lender who is rolling out a 40yr loan package. He's supposed to send me the details but from what I remember it's a 40yr ARM. 20% down,...
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Do you believe, with what data is available, that interest rates are expected to fall substantially enough (within the next 365 days) that it would simply make sense to wait instead of jumping in with such loan produc...
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anyone a fan of frederick? ballenger creek? urbana? tallyn ridge?
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Hello all,I'm structuring a deal and would like some insights and point of views. Please share with me your thoughts, first impressions, pro's/con's, and advice regarding pitfalls.The home is in a rural area in the mi...
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Fannie and Freddie indicate easy money is on its way
This may be a tipping point in the cycle. Look for 600 FICO's to get mortgages in the near future.