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Hey everyone,
I recently purchased my first buy and hold investment property and ran into an issue with my lender.
My lender is telling me, 40 days into the cash-out refinance process, that in Texas, you are not a...
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I had originally placed this in athread response to a different thread. I edited it and decided to give it a new thread due to my concern about the following, and wanted it to stand alone. Lits are money of Lithuania-...
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Hi Guys,I have about 5 units across two small multis right now and want to scale. I hope my question won't be too general. It concerns growth strategy. Would you guys generally recommend growing slowly and diversifyin...
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I have heard a real estate guru claim that you can get way more rent with a lease option that with just a straight rental, also he said you should get a 5-10k non-refundable option deposit.My question is, is that true...
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Hello BP community
Hopefully someone has some knowledge or experience with radon testing in the Portland market.
Are you seeing this as an issue in transactions and how have you handled it either as a buyer or seller?...
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Hi, Everyone. I've been a lurker of BP for several months and have thoroughly enjoyed the Forums, Blogs, and Podcasts. I am a project manager by trade and investor by heart. My initial goal is to purchase my first ...
Hello All,I know this may seem pretty crazy to ask but is there anyway to obtain property with little/ no money and have bad credit? I am very new to Real Estate however, I have the drive and ambition to learn. I left...
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Hello, my name is Luis Gonzalez, I wanted to reach out and introduce myself to the Bigger Pockets Community. I am from Oklahoma City OK. I am new to the real estate business and I have found it fascinating from ...
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I want to know how Massachusetts became the most expensive state to buy real estate.
I also want to know what areas of Massachusetts this included.
I live in MA and I believe the data is based off anything surround...
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What would be an easier strategy to start buying property. Buying property that is in probate using some creative financing optionsOr Buying tax deeds at auctions or treasures office?Also, why do you choose that optio...