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Hello BP Family,What rates are usually offered when obtaining a loan from hard money lenders or from personal relationships compared to rates from traditional institutions?Thank you.....
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I currently have a duplex that is fully rented out although the duplex is currently financed with a FHA Loan. I’m wanting to purchase another property although at this moment I do not have enough for a 20% to 25% down...
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I recently had an applicant who supposedly had their identity stolen. They had a low credit score but beyond that, they were a solid applicant based on their application and references. I ran a background check throug...
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So I’m in a bit of a dilemma, I have about 25k in credit card debt, more than half of which was used for rich dad poor dad elite education. I recently sold a home and have an extra 20k in the bank should I pay the cre...
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Hello All, I am currently looking for a tenant to fill my first rental property. A little background; The property is located in a less-than desirable part of town, but the house is nice & clean.
I have one guy w...
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Pay off some credit card debt or hold on to Capital
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I only use my Lowes card when I need items for my business. I charged about 160.00 in April. I do this because I get the 5% discount if I pay when the bill arrives. In May, I got the bill and paid it. Starting a few w...
Hey Everyone,I got a heloc on my previous home to fund the purchase of an investment property. I’ve since moved to a different property and a few years have gone by. The property now has more equity than when I first ...
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Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...
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How much money ideally should have saved going into buying a building?