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Hi,Are there any other options for a commercial down payment than 20%? If so please help me out with my options. Thank youTony Velez
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I have a detached garage that I plan to convert to a small studio, to list on Airbnb. It is legal and within regulations where I live. I could use cash to finance this, but I'd rather use leverage. These are the metho...
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Hi BP,
I'm looking for a cheap video surveillance option to keep an eye on my rental property. This was a request of a tenant who had her vehicle stolen from the driveway, and something I want to do to ensure my ten...
Home title theft — a crime where someone steals a homeowner's identity to take ownership of a property — leaves property owners, like Gordon, without many options for quick reconciliation. And it's been happening with...
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When it comes to financing investment real estate, a major component is lender options and my best suggestion is research and education.
I entered the mortgage business in 2004, and almost twenty years to the month,...
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Hi folks,I had a very unique situation happen to me and truthfully, I'm unsure where to take it next.3 years ago, in October of 2012, I bought a duplex in South Linden (bad area) of Columbus, Ohio for $16,000 cash. It...
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What are the rules for advertising to attract private Lenders. I've attempted contact with 2 different sec attorneys, and I just get the run around. Can I post something along the lines of: "Current investment opportu...
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I would like to take on real estate investing full time. I have two options I am considering: 1) Sell my house to get cash to work with. Rehab a property, then create a traditional mortgage to pull my cash back out...
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Hey BP!Wondering if anyone has used private money lenders for ONLY the down payment on a SFH buy and hold? New to RE investing, have a great opportunity to purchase first SFH. Ran the numbers on BP rental calculator a...
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Your goals and story: My goal is to purchase a small homestead outside of Philadelphia and complete renovations prior to moving in. Due to the property being over 10 acres and needing repairs, I am having difficulty s...