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I am curious what everyone considers to be the best aspect of investig in real estate. There are so many different strategies, benefits, and learning opportunities, I just wonder what you think. I'll start and hope...
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Posting for my elderly parents.
Background: my parents bought their house in 2001 for $355K. In 2016 they moved to a one story home due to aging and ended up renting their initial home. Every year the rental has be...
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Hi guys I was thinking about this today and just wanted to ask this question and see what your opinion on the matter is. Many people in and out of real estate frown upon wholesaling. There are so many negative stigma...
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I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind about Crypto, specifically Bitcoin, nor do I expect this post to be popular or liked by 95% of BP users
I really like the money podcast and I’m listening back and am starting to...
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Twice recently people have told me of this new strategy to use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage faster. You essentially take out a HELOC to pay off your first lien, and then use that account to direct deposit your pa...
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I want to hear from anyone who has bought an investment property using a Cash-Out Refi or a HELOC.1. How restrictive do you feel each of these options are?2. What are the benefits?Looking for mortgage experts in refin...
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Pardon me in advance that this is a bit long-winded, but you can get a "too long; didn't read" summary down at the bottom.
So I've been working 18 years now. All of those years were in fairly well jobs, but it is he...
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Good afternoon,What are the pros and cons of being an individual that invest in real estate properties and also a licensed realtor?I know I don't have to be a realtor to invest in real estate but I just wanted to get ...
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I know this is a hilariously small amount, but what can be done with 500 dollars to start investing. I don't care how small the steps are just anything that creates that "first step". I have read real estate property ...