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I have NO EXPERIENCE in real estate investing, but am ready to take my first step. I want to start with a multi-unit property in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area. What are some things I should first consider? Funding? Credi...
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I am wanting to use private money to purchase "buy and holds". These would be 100% financed through private money and I would want this to cover any kind of rehab costs as well. So basically I want to purchase home...
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Hello. I just attended a Than Merrill seminar in Charleston, SC to learn more about the real estate business. However, my dilemma is NO cash to start up. I couldn't dedicate $200 to learn how to start with two little ...
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Working on potentially our first investment deal and need some advice. My wife's grandmother owns a house outright. She is very ill and is currently in a nursing home. 2 of her sons who are in their 50's still live at...
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Ok...so I have an entry here in this forum somewhere buried under at least a years worth of others' introductions. I have been MIA off and on over this time span but plan on being on here regularly from now on. I cu...
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Hello BP,
I am in the middle of my first ground-up development deal - a 48-unit ground up MF - and need help determining if I am in fact insane for thinking I can do this as my first deal.
My partner and I recently...
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My husband and I are looking to purchase our first investment property. Found a small 2bd 1bath for sale by owner. The listing says, “Listed by owner, I don't need a realtor at this time, willing to work with your re...
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I am a newbie to this and am looking to invest in real estate.
Initially I was going to buy out of state, but I think I've been sold (thanks to those who replied to my previous post) on buying somewhere I could drive...
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Does anyone have experience converting old Bed and Breakfasts into vacation rentals? I am seeing a few opportunities to pursue this strategy and wondering if anyone else has done it. My thought is: buy an old B&B,...
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I am curious what tactics your hard or private money lender uses to arrive at a value in which they are willing to loan.Do they use a 3rd party appraiser?Use 3rd party real estate agents for an opinion of value before...