Hey I'm looking for different markets to invest in out side of NY, what surrounding states/cities tend to be more landlord friendly?
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As a first time home buyer, how can I get started with investment properties and retain my first time home buyer benefits for when I am ready to purchase my first home to live in? Currently, I live in San Francisco, I...
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So, we are under contract on what looks like a great deal but we have to cover a gap in funds to close the deal. Here's what it looks like:Two homes in a secondary market area in North Carolina. The two were being sol...
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I'm looking for someone to check/confirm my thinking on a 1st position HELOC. I am a newbie and bought my first BRRRR in Oct 2021! It's been such a fun process, but also a TON of learning. It's what it's ...
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We recently refinanced at 15 years on our started home that we purchased in 2014. I GC'd it and handled most of the grunt work. Spent $100K over the years on top of the $380K purchase price. Market Value is $550ish b...
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Hi Bigger Pockets!I'm delighted to be joining this community. Heard so many great things so I'm introducing myself and excited to meet everyone.I'm a recent business graduate working at a tech startup in Toronto. Desp...
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Does anyone have experience borrowing residential loan of $50k or under? I heard most banks won’t lend for such low amount. My banker from Chase said he ‘believe’ the lowest amount they can lend is $10k. He doesn’t so...
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Hey there! I have a chance to buy a significant amount of property in Alaska (fishing lodge) that goes hand in hand with my fishing guide business. The numbers work really well; however, this is my first "big" swing...
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Is the HELOC equity automatic in the property to use for the BRRR on the next property once you own it? After one year of owning and renting out the property with a tenant. Today, I spoke with a local bank loan office...
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I’ve been using the free AirDNA data/reports and find it to be unreliable. Especially since the projections for 2024 are based on historicals from 2023 and 2022, where the STR market saw declines. If 2024 is set to co...