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Based on my understanding, purchasing points typically necessitates holding the mortgage for 5-6 years to reach the break-even point. Given the current scenario, there's a high probability that mortgage rates may decr...
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BP!I would have never been able to do it without the BP community! I will be closing on my 151st unit in less than 24 months. If you told me I would have more than a 100 units when I first started looking into real ...
So, recently I have found the bigger pockets podcast and they’ve done a really good job if getting me hyped up to do rentals. I got this idea in my head that there’s a way to use a va loan to start getting rentals. Th...
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I’ve entered into an LOI to sell owner occupied commercial real estate (special land use permitted cannabis property) that I’ve held for about 18 months. The sale will create a sizeable gain that I intend to 1031 to a...
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I wanted to share a lesson I learned with those getting ready to pull the trigger on their first deal. Despite having a couple great mentors, reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad", and listening to dozens of BP podcasts - I qu...
Appraisal= $258k/ purchase price = $230k/ Built-in Equity= $28,000/ Down payment cash $27,000.I have $27,000 cash to put into a down payment on the above home BUT, I need to use some (about $10,000) for a new roof/gut...
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I have a triplex. It is appraising at $120,000. How much should I try and purchase it for? I have heard to try and purchase the property for 10% less than what it is worth.
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I'm currently 18 months (1 year lease, 6 months on month-to-month) into a SF lease. I've never missed/been late on a payment and we've taken very good care of the property as it were my own (probably better than a...
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When I have a seller who's property isn't listed, how do I go about starting the short sale process with the bank? Any help would be appreciated.
Hi everyone,
So I asked this type of question a few weeks ago but I just need some kind of clarification. Basically I am 20 years old and a licensed contractor in NY Metropolitan area. I am interested in learnin...