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Hi All,What is the best use of a HELOC ? or put another way, what shouldn't a HELOC be used for and why. Any thoughts, ( preferably from someone who actually used or is using a HELOC ).
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Hello,My name is Kit Peery. I've recently moved to the San Jose area from Columbus, Ohio. I'm in the tech industry, but I'm going to transition to real estate investing over the long haul.I would love to network with...
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My brother and I are currently have a contract to purchase a triplex in our area for $134k. We are planning on doing conventional financing at 75% LTV which makes our down payment and closing amount around $40k. Ori...
Hello. As a newbie, I dont know what Im asking. So obviously I dont know what’s common sense to ask without making someone feel uncomfortable. Im selling a small condominium as FSBO with online service for a flat fee....
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This is by no means all of the guidelines..... Just some basics. This past month FHA has gotten much more strict and fine tuned their guidelines. Single Family Residence or The rental units are an owner-occupied two (...
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How's it going?
My name is Chris, I'm 21 and live in Chelmsford, MA (about 30 minutes north of Boston) and I'm new to real estate investing.
I'm an entrepreneur at heart and FREEDOM is my goal in life.
I currently am...
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Hi BP community,First I wanted to say, 'Hi' to the community. I've been listening to podcasts and been learning a lot. Yes, I want to have a few real estate investments, but first I have a scenario I hope someone ca...
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We had to make a tough decision to sell a 4-plex in a nice, close-in neighborhood in Portland that we had anticipated holding on to. Other opportunities have come up and some cash on hand is needed. We completely chan...
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Hello BP community!As the title says... I'm having trouble accessing equity on my primary residence. I've tried applying for a HELOC recently (2 different banks) but our DTI ratios are too high and paying off the mini...
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Hello everyone! Through research on BP and listening to podcasts, I've finally found the confidence to pick up my first flip. I am partnering with an experienced investor that will coach my through the deal. He is als...