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Hi everyone! My name is Ken and I'm excited about string into Real Estate Investing. My wife and I started looking for a home in the twin cities area a few months ago when someone gave us the great advice about gettin...
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Hi friends! I'm Julie, a newbie from the Detroit, MI area. Planning to list a SFR in the very near future, after a few repairs are completed. Full disclosure - it was our previous home and we are still upside down. My...
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I read that there are new mortgage lending programs that allow first-time homebuyers to put as little as 3-5% down with a conventional, conforming loan. For high-cost areas like Orange County, CA, the limit for a 4-u...
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Hey All,I wanted to explore an exit strategy some of you have probably debunked, can vouch for or have at least thought of. This exit strategy stems more from a mindset of getting a consistent return over a long perio...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!My name is Ly, I am 20 years old. I am a student that is looking to build my portfolio. The reason I have joined the Bigger Pockets community is that I am currently looking for ways to achieve fin...
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Hey everyone,@Brandon Turner has spoken numerous times regarding submitting offers prior to walking through properties and making the offer contingent on such. I am wondering if someone here could shed some extra insi...
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As it currently stands, RCW 18.27 requires a contractor to be on title to fix and flip a property. We have a contractor that we are partnering with on a flip and I have been told that a Tenancy in Common agreement wil...
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You can no longer get any sort of deal on the MLS Period!! I have been at it for 3mo and have used the basic investor formulas for offer 65-70% of ARV minus repairs, and Nothing, Nadda!! The Banks are INSANE on their...
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Hello, all.Right now I'm dead set on using Faux Wood Blinds for my rent house (3 bed). Assuming the average cost of a blind is $45 (tax-included) with the house having 10 windows, the cost will be $450.My uncle, who h...
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I am trying to purchase my first real estate property with my significant other. I am graduating in May and I will become a financial advisor after passing my certifications. I currently do not have a credit score bec...