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Hi All- Newbie investor here, searching for my first rental property. This has been a goal of mine for many years and I'm finally in a place to pull the trigger.I live in So. Cal and (though sparse) I'm able to find...
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I'm trying to get started in real estate investing with this going for me/against me:Have almost $5,000 available from college prepaid that I don't want to use on a degree (my interests don't require a degree)Just rec...
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Hello All,Background - I own 13 SFH all with conventional mortgages. - Currently, our LTV across all properties is 40%. - No experience with portfolio loans or commercial lending, educational awareness from...
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Today I had a meeting with the Branch Manager of a commercial bank. I took my 2 binders detailing out my 5 C's all suited up and ready to get that Business line of credit or approval to get a commercial rap loan for ...
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backstory: bought a house in Charlotte, NC with 100% financing back in 2006, lived in it for 3+ years, became rental after that. No equity so can't sell. Property became vacant a few months ago, I now live in Clearwat...
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I'm using list source to create a door knocking list instead of a mailing list. I need money now not 8 months from now. Don't get me wrong I'll be adding direct mail to my marketing budget after I get my first deal fo...
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I'm a new real estate investor and have been spending some time over the last few months to learn and build up my network. I met an investor in my local REI club that needs some additional private funds to grow hi...
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Hello all!Very new to this whole scene....but I am a very interested and hopeful future buy and hold real estate investor in the single family home/duplex/triplex market in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. I sa...
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A house I am purchasing was built in the late 50's and has several outlets that are not grounded. The inspector suggested I install GFIC outlets. Do I need to replace all non grounded outlets with gfic outlets or can ...
I went to tenant/possession court today. My goal was to determine if it is a good method of finding disillusioned landlords who would want to sell their properties and get out of being a landlord. I had some time to...