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Hi everyone, I’m curious—how many of you are actively closing real estate deals right now? Are you finding the funding process smooth, or do you run into challenges?
I’ve been involved in lending for a while and know...
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Certain property types can be more difficult to finance than others, one of the more difficult to secure financing for is multi family or mixed use properties above four residential units. We've seen a very strong upt...
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There is a building in the center of the old downtown portion of my city that is for sale. I haven't looked at it yet, but it's 3 stories and about 5K sqft total. It's going to need a major rehab (I'm assuming electri...
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I am looking to open a second location, expanding my very successful boutique hotel business. I've looked into all sorts of loans, and it would seem an SBA 504 loan would be a great fit for our financial needs, but gi...
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Hello BiggerPocket Friends!I'm new to real estate investing; truly excited to learn more and get started. I am interested in finding creative ways to take on rentals to build passive income; hopefully, eventually beco...
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Hello BP! I just purchased a duplex in Saint Louis, MO. Being a young buyer and purchasing an older home, I am shopping around and receiving quotes for homeowners insurance. Looking to the BP forum for insurance recom...
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Hi All,I owe a building in Philadelphia, PA which is zone as mixed used commercial. on file, the building is classify as 8 units(2 stores on ground floor and 6 apartments on top). there is an attic with high enough c...
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Hello all,First post. I'm a Canadian buy and hold guy with a small portfolio (7 properties) but am interested in the US market since the cash flow opportunities seem better.It's been covered on this site before, but f...
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I hear about the "napkin sketch" financial evaluation for land for a potential multifamily deal. What is the quick way to figure if the land will pencil for a MF deal?
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I dont have any industrial experience. Why do I see several midwest industrial buildings for sale with high cap rates like 10%? They seem to already have tenants in place with long term leases, even longer than what i...