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So, 12 years ago we bought a small house on essentially a double lot. House was financed on a private note with seller with 10k down and 5.75%. House would not have funded thru bank because of repairs. Fast forward af...
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Hi, all!
I'm brand new to investing, and I'm going to be a buy-and-hold passive income-stream kind of investor (am not going to be quitting my day job any time soon, but sure would love to retire someday). I...
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I'm interested in STR's in the smokies (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville areas).
I'd like to hear from any other investors in this area currently. Is the smokies still a viable area to invest in STR's as of Janu...
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Okay, I'm having a hard time understanding how draws work with a rehab loan from a hard money lender. The way I understand it is: I have to pay for the work initially. Then I apply for a draw and provide invoices. ...
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For those of you who have successfully done cash out refi, which bank did you use and how did you make sure you got the best appraisal? Any insight/feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey has anyone heard of Ocean City Development marketing? Any success stories especially around Maine?
If you're sent a guarantee agreement which outlines the amount of time effort needed to get a deal or your money ...
Hi there, I'm looking to better understand the home maintenance space. I wondered if contractors spent significant time and money finding jobs. Do you spend a lot of time visiting job sites and providing bids that end...
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This is a house hacking duplex deal in southern PA. It's got a big yard and good schools for my kids, but I want to make sure it makes good business sense. In order to make the numbers work from me I would have to get...
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Hello my name is Bosko,
I have currently been going to a workshop all weekend as a guest with a coworker. (He paid $1100 for the workshop) We are in St, Louis, Mo. The seminar is by "Response". They are based in L...