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I just found out a property is owned by a bank, it's abandoned, i believe there were squatters and I want to acquire it, with the full intent of brrrrr'ing it.What should I do before approaching the bank that owns it?
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When starting your investing career it takes education. Educate yourself with podcast, books, REIA clubs and any other information resource you can get your hands on. Become a sponge. Test properties you are intere...
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Are there advisors out there that help you develop a real investment growth plan?
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Has anyone worked with Sensei Gilliland of Black Belt Investors in their Remote Rehabs program or have had any dealings with them?'
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-25/housing-discrimination-lawsuits-backed-by-u-s-supreme-court
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Sell the house or keep it as a rental?
Curious to get the group's thoughts.
We are moving and have already got another house. We were going to sell our current primary residence, but are having a hard time doing it...
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I'm an agent in investment real estate. It would help to hear from investors themselves on what knowledge they value when considering buying a property. What would you expect an agent to know? What are some things you...
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Hey BP Community! I recently got a pre-approval back from a great mortgage lender but was a bit sticker shocked when it came back at 5.50%. I know rates have moved quick over the past few months and can vary amongst r...
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Hi everyone! I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets and a complete newbie. My husband and I live in Portland, OR and currently own some farmland in another state which is cash rented and brings in 20K per year in income. The...
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Hey investors,
I'm getting ready to act on my first deal (extremely excited), but the funding is worrying me a little bit. I am looking to put an offer on a duplex in a small town outside of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. T...