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💸 Down payment assistance can be an extremely powerful tool when applied in the right situation! There are certain loan programs out there that offer DP assistance (ex. Mass Housing) and it is often structured as a “s...
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I have been laser focused on how to get my foot in the door (strategy), and I think it will be by purchasing an SFH, and living in it for one year, then renting it out. I want to take advantage of all of the down paym...
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Hello everyone, for my first investment property, I'm thinking about using down payment assistance programs. However, this program is only available to people who are purchasing a home as their primary residence. My q...
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I am writing to seek some guidance as I embark on my journey into out-of-state investing. I am new to this exciting world and have been strongly considering the Ohio market, specifically focusing on multi-family prope...
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We are currently looking for a reputable property manager for an upstairs unit in our duplex. Â Yes, only the upstairs. Â The lower level tenants are long term and we have no issues renting from a distance. Â The upstair...
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Hello,Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a great holiday season. I am new to Airbnb. I would like to start out with a 3 bed , 2 bath in Ybor city/Tampa, Florida downtown area. Is anyone doing it already in that area? I...
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Hello,
I live in the Tampa Bay area and recently got approved for the recently passed Hometown Heroes program for the state of Florida. This is a down payment and closing cost assistance program for first time home b...
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Hi,I have done the appraisal, was waiting on seller to make repairs when my agent - without telling me she was doing this - contacted my lender and discussed moving my mortgage to another lender. The new lender offers...
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For those chasing short sales you may be interested.
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Short Sale Agent Update
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Hello BP Family! My name is Ronald and I'm going to jump right into it.  I'm currently looking to secure a joint loan with myself, my mother and fiance for a property in Houston, Tx.   A little about our situation: I...