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Hi Biggerpockets! I have been a member for a little over a year now but have been mostly soaking in all the information. I am ready to start taking action. Ultimately I want to build a portfolio of buy and hold invest...
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I looked at a 2 Story Single family home in a Chicago Western suburb but it is actually a 2-Flat. There is kitchen on each floor and separate entrance and exit doors to both floors. It shows up as a Single Family Ho...
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My question is if I want to buy a house to lower the chance of competition and I offer the person money and tell them I would also pay their back taxes in return for them to sign the deed over to me, what do I do or w...
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I am trying to figure the best list of Steps to buying a property. From getting the idea of purchasing one to finally purchasing one. Basically creating a checklist, such as a budget, creating a lease, vetting a tenan...
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Hello Team,
I am interested in turning my residence (3 bed, 2 bath, 1700 sq ft, 1/3 acre) into a rental and buying a new primary residence. To make the cash flow work in my favor, I would need to charge $2k in rent. ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $159,000
The property was initially purchased with the intention of completing a BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Re...
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Need advice on how to buy 1 bed 1 bath in San Francisco with $0 downpayment.
I frequently use Subject To when buying a property but I look for these characteristics before I propose it to a seller.
The first thing I do is determine how motivated the seller is. If the seller needs to sell quic...
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Best Things to Do
1. Obtain education on the principles of real estate
2. Obtain education on real estate law
3. Apprentice with an established real estate operator - even better if it’s the aspect of real estate
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Hello BiggerPockets community, would any of the Philadelphia area people be willing to explain all the costs when buying a house (closing, tax, title insurance etc.). I was at a Redfin meeting today and they were sayi...