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Hello BP, I’m seeking advice from the perspective of more seasoned and experienced agents and entrepreneurs. I’m at a bit of a crossroads with the direction that would be most beneficial for my goals. So I’m currently...
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Has anyone ever had an issue with a HUD home winterization? Situation:Under contract with HUD prior the the polar vortex🥶 that hit last week. The house was winterized, includIng the radIators, and all utilities turned...
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This might require a simple strategy, but I'm struggling with putting it together.We live in our primary home at the moment. Appraisal: $470-475k$Willing to sell: 450k as-is. (Nothing major wrong, usual wear, floor p...
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Hello,New to all things real estate and may have a stupid question. Would it be a bad idea to cash-out refinance my own home that I live in? I understand that it would reset my loan, but I’m wondering if this would be...
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It's that simple: 2/1 with a basement or a 3/1 without a basement? They are virtually in the same neighborhood.The 2/1 is 812 sq.ft. with a washer & dryer.3/1 is 1024 sq.ft. with NO washer & dryerWhich one wo...
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My wife and I are both active duty military and I'm getting ready to transition out of the military in a year while my wife stays in. We have two kids, so side hustling with two kids under 4 isn't fair to them (that's...
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I just closed on a rental property and once I get the renter in place, I've got to make a decision on what to do with the house I'm currently living in. I have been planning on keeping it as a rental, but now I'm not...
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I'm closing on my first investment property this Friday in Lancaster, PA. It's a duplex with long-term tenants who are getting a steal paying way below market value. I'm sure the tenants are torn between paying more...
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Hello,Does anyone have any creative ways to finance home improvements? I am currently planning on using an FHA loan, and would like to find a way to finance repair costs without turning it into an FHA 203k loan. Ideal...
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Hello all, I’m weighing a few options to get me jump started into REI. It has crossed my mind to rent out my existing home. I will be building a home soon and can sell or rent. I currently have about $110,000 equity i...