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Hi, I am new to REI and BP, so please bear with me as I try and learn! I've been reading all the books and listening to all the podcasts, but something is just not lining up for me, and I don't quite understand what I...
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Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....
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I just learned this today, VA loans can be assumed by non-military buyers! This is exciting news to me and I'm surprised I hadn't heard it before since my husband is a veteran and we've purchased several homes VA as w...
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Following my first post when I asked some advices on a new start for our family run LLC based in France, here's another question for you guys. Thanks for those who helped us already !We invested in Florida, were looki...
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I know flippers sometimes write penalty phrases into contracts ("must complete by XXX or pay $/week/month"). Do you ever pay your GCs extra when they get it done on time or early? Or, are they being paid to do that al...
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I just spent about 10 minutes searching and didn't find an answer to this specific question so here it goes.Does a bank look at a MF loan any differently if you make one of the units your primary residence? I'm looki...
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Economic Update
(Monday, May 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now declares fully vaccinated people in the United States can safely resume outdoor and most indoor activities without a mask. ...
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My husband is in the military and we are getting restationed to Okaloosa County, Fl, (Destin, Crestview, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach) area. We want to purchase our first investment property, preferably a multifamily,...
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Hi BP-My wife and I have been looking to upgrade houses for about a year now, and finally closed on our new home just yesterday. We both have really enjoyed the search and have been considering making the leap into re...