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Hello BP Family, I’d like some feedback on trust companies that people have used to create Self Directed IRA’s. After talking to 3 companies I feel that this is a great resource to build a real estate portfolio , I do...
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I'm not a politician nor big on even discussing politics... I'm just a newbie in this industry trying to learn as much as I can before my first purchase. To get on with my point, today I was researching some things an...
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Wait until Ethanol costs you in the end.
Worse fuel economy.
Higher prices a products across the board.
Damage to your engine/catalytic converter.
Damage to you small engines.
Ethanol also has a negative energy balan...
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Looking for recommendations on locking systems for STR's which also control thermostat/Door sensors and Pool heater ?
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Hey BP,
So I just completed my first ever deal. It was a Lease Option Assignment, and I couldn't have gotten through it without the support of this community. Thank you @John Jackson and @Brian Gibbons ...
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Ola All,I have a question regarding the BRRRR strategy. If you were to go and refi, lets say with a portfolio lender, what type of loan is it? Is it a mortgage or a commercial loan? Is there a limit on the amount of m...
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Hi guys,
We bought a home last year (essentially a long term flip), and we decided to make it our primary residence for a bit. The reason was two-fold; it met our current needs as well as would keep us from paying ca...
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Has anybody used Cozy.co to collect rent? How is their service?
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What determines land value?
Is it simply what one is willing to pay? If a Wal-mart wants to develop on a few raw acres of commercially zoned land, does it make that land a lot more valuable?
When a value of a prop...
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I currently own a SFR in Chicago, Andersonville area that my family has paid off. The house is over 130 years old and we would like to have it demolished and build a 3 flat. So far I've only found that I need to requ...