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Hello BP, I was hoping someone could give me clarification on how using hard money works. I've never flipped a property before but thats what I'm looking to do. I want to get my financing in order first and hard money...
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Can someone please define portfolio lending for me. I am reading conflicting posts. I need to purchase several properties in a new market area to satisfy a 1031 exchange. I am retired and will not qualify for a conven...
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Hi folks, My name is Michelle Fuller and I am new to BP. I am finding this site very helpful. Currently I am looking to obtain a private loan in the Houston area for a house appraised at 190k. I have 50-70k to ...
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Has anyone done this? I'm trying to find legit info on it....What is it exactly?
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I'm looking for some advice on financing a property that I am scheduled to close on in less than three weeks. I initially had bank approval for a conventional mortgage, but because I have too many mortgaged properties...
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I’m having a difficult time finding a lender who will refinance my SFH in KY. Bought with cash, ARV $90k seeking to refi $60k. Credit score over 800. Some lenders offer ARM and Balloon loan options, but not fixed rate...
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I'm in the process of getting my finances together to purchase my second deal (Kansas City market). My girlfriend and I have enough saved up for a down payment on about a $200K property if we use a conventional mortga...
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I'm trying to learn the best way to exit out of my VA loan. I currently have a VA loan on a 4br/2ba SFR that I am house hacking.
For the past year I have been renting out two bedrooms which covers more than half of m...
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looked at a home that requires a lot of work. maybe around 25k worth of work.
the current asking price is 69k, but it's been 69 for over a year.
it would be a steal to get it for around 42, but my mortgage guy said...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Community,
I am currently under contract to purchase my first duplex in Minneapolis, MN. I have a credit score of 795 (it was 800 but dropped after the credit inquiry) and a Fico score of 797 as of ...