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Is there someone here who has experience with spec house building? I want to learn more about the topic. How it works the whole process? Froms the land adquisition, funding options, permits, design and build.
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I am in the process of buying a property in Chicagoland. Let's just say it's been less than ideal process. I am usually not one to get annoyed but it seems as if the lender is doing anything they can to not give me th...
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So I've been researching seller concessions, either closing costs, or paid points. It appears at 10% down, max seller can do is 3% on Fanny Freddy loans. I am curious if there would be any creative work arounds? Is i...
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That you are increasing rent!The tenant takes great care of the property, has been there 2 years and I haven’t raised rents but definitely need to. She only contacts me when it’s a big thing happening and she usually ...
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Seems a lot of people I work with are finding it hard to find a good off market property nowadays . Most of the wholesalers and agents I've spoken to seem to think that's just the market we're in but I'm sure other pe...
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Hello BP users,I am currently in the search of a multi family investment opportunity. The thought of financing and money movement was a thought I have thought about for a while. I have considered conventional institut...
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It seems as though an investor needs current and future jobs data, vacancy rates, rental rate in area, crime rates, etc, in order to determine whether a rental property is a good buy or not.Can anyone tell me what are...
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Looking for a place in Atlanta where I may be able to purchase brand name new appliances for wholesale prices - or at least at price points lower than the usual big box stores. I usually buy 4-5 full kitchen appliance...
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Hey guys!
Where do you search for vacancy rates in a particular market?
I usually look up on neighborhoodscout.com, however I am not sure if this is a reputable source. Where do you usually look it up?
Edita
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The rep from List Source told me it would cost $125 a month for me to get leads for my county. He said I could search foreclosures, comps and absentee owners by zip code which is great.
He said there are about 130...