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The Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Protection Act have made it virtually impossible for a consumer to obtain a hard money or private money loan anymore. In the wake of the financial crisis, many consumers have had hits t...
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For those looking to invest out of state, what are the top cities you have been looking into? I am in Indianapolis and It seems there is a large push to invest here. What markets have others seen to be on the upward t...
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Hello everyone,My business partner and I are considering buying in Niagara Falls as a short term rental investment and we'd love to speak to someone there running a vacation rental. Thanks in advance.Carolina Solorzano.
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Wondering what thoughts people have on the very different rent stabilization initiatives on the ballot in Minneapolis and St. Paul?
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I'm curious to hear opinions on this article. When I first read it it seemed very persuasive, but runs counter to RDPD I believe.
http://www.edelmanfinancial.com/education-center/articles/1/11-great-reasons-to-carry-...
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Morning BP,My question today is about section 8. I picked up the S8 Bible VI&II the other day and found it to be a rather interesting read. A local investor turned me on to it saying that he's followed the same m...
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Hey all. I'm wondering if anyone has Airbnb properties that can speak to how COVID has affected your occupancy rates. I've heard some say numbers are down and other day they're up. I'm looking to get into AirBnB but d...
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I experienced a very hostile environment for investors in western pa therefore I would advise everybody who thinks about investing there to think twice or even three times before making a decision on investing in this...
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Hey BP community, Every so often I enjoy writing about my investing experience here. It helps me build connections with other investors, and it helps me expand my network of capital partners. None the less, I come fro...
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I've been investing in Real Estate for +20 years. Started off doing major renovation on Victorian Homes and then selling, in one neighborhood. Then flipped vacant lots in another neighborhood, where I had to do a lot ...