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As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
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Hello, I have a problem tenant and the latest is I have a failure to pay rent judgement against them. Today is the day I can file for eviction. Last night I get a text from the tenant saying I can come pick up the r...
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We hear so much about how we should Diversify our money and portfolios. Yet most of us here on BP beat to a different drum. We don’t depend solely on a work 401k or pension plan to be our saving grace when we are 65. ...
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According to Reuters, S&P has downgraded the US Credit Rating from AAA to AA+ and may likely downgrade again in the next year plus.
Thoughts? Insight?
I realize this may get political, but think this is an impo...
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It seems like they might be jumping the gun a bit. Yesterday they had an article that small time investors are leaving the stock market. But people...
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Given the uptick in the real estate market and strong demand for rentals, the concern I currently have is... are we making purchase decision based on the current strong rental demand, and eventually the tide will s...
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My goal for wholesaling is to do 1 deal per 2 months in the year 2017. I will soon live in the Waco, Texas area and will be attending Baylor university. This will be a part time venture but I know that it will take ha...
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Hi Everyone, long time lurker, first time poster. I recently purchased a 6 bedroom/2200 sq ft. house near a small university in our town. The contractor that bought renovated it himself with the thought of putting co...
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Excited to get started investing in real estate, but would like some advice on best first steps.
I live in a very expensive metro area, which is why investing in a different area is attractive. I am con...
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Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me. Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence. It makes financial sense to me to ...