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Hey BP,This question is for the out of state rental investors. What criteria do you use when choosing your out of state markets? Are there certain numbers you use (in choosing the market, not in choosing the property)...
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Hi all,I recently joined BP after hearing it mentioned numerous times on the "Mad Fientist" podcast and after reading @Scott Trench's "Set for Life." I'm a complete novice when it comes to REI but from what I've seen ...
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Ok so I'm reading a lot about loans and trying to figure them out, a couple things I can't figure out for the life of me, was hoping one of y'all could help me understand!1. Why would a bank loan out money at a 4% int...
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View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hello & thank you for your time! This is my 1st investment property! Any and all cons...
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Hey guys, I have a question about the VA loan with a multifamily. I know that I have to live there one year to use the VA loan but what if all the units are occupied at the time of purchase. Is there a window for when...
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Hello BP! Just wanted to quickly introduce myself. Recently join the forums and have been listening to podcast for a few months.I was a realtor in San Diego for 3 years and currently work for one of the largest RE dev...
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Greetings all, I have listed my basement apartment located here in Toronto on many websites, including realtor.ca since July. There were many interests, shown the unit to many potential tenants, however, it appears to...
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Morning all, I am meeting with a realtor for the first time tomorrow. I dont have a clear picture of what I am going to do yet, but I want to be (or at least sound) educated and knowledgeable. I'm a little nervous, bu...
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I visited Memphis last week ( 2/7 - 2/10 ) and was blessed to have wonderful weather to tour a wonderful city. My goal was to meet and greet as many of the people that have helped me assemble my portfolio of propertie...
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I am a complete REI newbie looking to gain some knowledge on the financing side of a potential first deal. I was looking for some advice on the following financing plan, plus have what I am sure will turn out to be a...