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Hey all,
What would you rather have your net worth in real estate or stocks?
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Hi, My name is Chris and I live in Seguin, Texas where I am currently a Metal Technician for a collision repair facility. I am brand new to real estate investing and Joined BP to learn as much as I can about the busin...
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Recently purchased a 3-story apartment building in Brooklyn, N.Y. On the back of the building are a ton of wires. Could be from phone companies, cable, internet, etc.
We are doing construction on the back o...
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I have been a residential real estate broker for a while and am starting to get into commercial a little bit. I realize this is where the money is, if you can be successful. I also graduated college with a degree in r...
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I have 4 mortgages where I am paying approx. $35k per year in interest. This obviously reduces my tax burden. With other deductions, I pay no taxes at all. I have the funds to pay off these mortgages. Would it be wis...
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I have a 80% LTV on a conventional loan at 3.85%. I'm wondering if it's possible to take advantage of lower rates and do a HELOC at the same time? Is this newbie thinking? I'd like to avoid double appraisal fees, and ...
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I'm closing on a 1910 home that has been completely redone from the studs up, with a 1,000 SQ feet basement ADU. The furnishings are high end, separate entrance, etc and would attract a wealthier tenant. We will live ...
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Hello fellow real estate investors,
I wanted to share some important information about the lead-based paint laws in Massachusetts. If you're new to investing, this is crucial knowledge that could save you from legal ...
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Hey fellow investors!!!New couple here, trying to get started in the real estate game. Wife is a realtor, hubby is part owner of an industrial construction company.Ideally wed love to get a fix and flip for our first ...
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Hey STR fellow investors,
I've been setting up quite a few short-term rentals now, and I think it's time I got smarter about it.
Since I don't know how I can do better about the renovation part, so let's skip to th...