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I'm a new investor and because I'm self-employed, I can't get a loan for properties in my local market unless I can put down 20%. I've turned to looking for rent-to-own properties. I'm not quite familiar with the exac...
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Here is my situation. I have a friend whose uncle would like to sell his house and has offered to sell it to him for 80K, even though it is worth around 100-105K (that is the value that I have given it looking at com...
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Hey fellow real estate investors!!I'm new to BiggerPockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few years but just now joining the community. Disappointed I didn't get online and get active earlier!! I love how m...
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Sold a property with a small house and a few other agricultural structures on it, on 10 acres, Northern California, deal closed early last year. I carried with a quick pay off structure. Buyer has been late on everyth...
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Kind of want to see if this is possible or absolutely not (I'm thinking not but just curious what others think). So my parents are doing a 1031 on their old property to buya new one. My brother and I would like to be ...
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I am evaluating the best methods to invest in syndications, wondering if there are any tips / pointers.A single member LLC, a Solo 401k (tax advantages) or any other type of investment entity and pros/cons?
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Hey all, I am new to the Bigger Pockets community and am reaching out to ask, What should be my first steps to begin my real estate career? I have limited cash on hand, but am working very hard to save up for an initi...
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Looking at alternatives to offset or defer capital gains. Yes I know about a 1031 exchange so that remains a viable option. But I’d like to have more freedom with the monies such as buying on auctions or other investm...
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My apologies if this is a bit drawn out. This has been a long time coming but I want to have my ducks in a row when I sit and talk with my partners.
Ahem.....
We own a 2 family home in a suburb of Boston not far fro...
Hello all, I'm looking for some advice on Turnkey investing for a rental property. I was thinking about taking a HELOC on my primary residence to find the investment. Currently we have about $250k in equity. I was loo...