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Hello BP family,I just purchased my first ever Rental Property here in Illinois a few months ago. The home was purchased under my own personal name and has a mortgage. I will be self managing the home , but I was wond...
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Good Day BP.I have been trying to buy my first duplex for about a year now. my plans are to house hack it for 2 years or so then move on to a new one and then rent them both, But one thing is holding me back.BANKS! So...
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Okay, this is only my second post. I'm sure I'll take a few months before I figure out exactly which strategy I want to go with. It'll be completely passive over the next few years since I have a career that I enjoy...
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Over the past couple of years we have focused mostly on flipping houses in Arizona. But starting this year, 2017, we are now starting to pick up rental properties that we are turning into lease options. So far we ha...
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Hi all,I am currently in a lease by myself for a 2br/2br apartment and have noticed the complex is leasing the same unit for $300 more a month today than what I am locked in at. I still have 10 months remaining on my ...
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So our 5 unit multi-family is ready to rent. I'm more than halfway through the managing rental properties book from bigger pockets and it is great and detailed. I love the forms they give as a bonus for buying the boo...
I recently purchased a home. I would like to use my old home as a rental property, which has a significant amount of equity. My apologies if these questions are elementary questions. I am new at this. Located in N...
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Hey BP,I am looking to Cash out Refi to help grow my portfolio quicker! I have never pulled cash out of any of my properties any tips and tricks are welcome? Is there any cash refi loan programs out there that my be l...
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Hello, I am still sorta new to investing in RE and I could use some advice. I currently have one rental in Palm Springs and I am in the process of buying my first OOS property in Michigan. I have been looking for a co...
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How would I become a hard money lender?
What kind of interest rate should i expect?
How would i protect myself so rehabber doesn't run off with my money? So if property sells for less or doesn't sell I'm not left ...