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I am a software developer that has just gotten my real estate license. Have read a couple of the biggerpockets books and looking to get my feet wet. wondering where the opportunities are in chicago. I have been loo...
Hi. My husband and I are looking to use his VA Loan for a multi family property. The VA requires that the property have 4 or less units. We are interested in a property that has 5 units. Does anyone have any creative,...
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Hey there BP - I came across an interesting situation today that i was hoping to bounce off the veterans :) I currently have 2 rentals, and am looking to add another 2 in the next 6 months. I'm looking at a few town...
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I'm speaking with GCs in my area. As very few are available, I'm limited, which is a bad spot to be in. I feel like I can't be picky since my options are limited, but to not be able to scrutinize over quality as much ...
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So when you guys are running a simple "cash on cash" analysis using the 50% rule for expenses do you use 15yrs or 30 for your mortgage am.? I have some rentals I bought a while back that were cheap enough that I could...
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I really want to buy at least a duplex in February I only make 45,000 a year and will only be able to save 15,000 by then so I’m trying to decide if seller financing or bringing on a partner(and where to find one) so ...
Greetings ladies and gentleman,In the past 8 months my partner(brother) and I have bought two multifamily(fourplex)properties. The first property we bought in march at 317k and at the moment it has a value of 340k. Th...
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If I get denied for a cash out refinance, could I ask the lender to do a lower LTV?Is this a good solution? Or would it be better to consolidate somehow?
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Hello!First post, but have been reading and listening for years! I have a question for the community.My business partner and I own an 8 family, and a duplex. The duplex is completely paid off, worth ~ 250k. Ideally, w...
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Hello BP Community newbie here👋🏽, as stated in the title, can agents for example type in any address that is off-market & find that current owner's information like phone number, email, last sold price, etc..?