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So I decided to take the plunge last fall and purchase my 1st flip. I paid $50K and comps were selling for 100k. This house needed some work. After purchasing it for all cash on Auction.com, I realized it was in a FLO...
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Hello,
i have a property in Houston market up for sale or rent and think about adding owner financing as well.
The house value is $ 185.000.
How much would $ you recommend for downpayment, for expected appreciation...
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What steps would you take if you were in my shoes to start and build a portfolio? I’m interested in buy and hold properties, and I am just curious as to what some more experienced investors would do if they were in my...
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What does the BP community think about 1st lien HELOCs as a way to free up equity in your primary home for investment purposes? If anyone has gone through the process, can you give any advice as to whether you recomme...
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