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Hey guys,
I am a new investor from Vermont still trying to find my first deal. I am interested in buy and hold investing and found a property that might be a good deal if I can get the seller to drop down the price so...
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I've been researching and reading forums and other people's stories. I've read that high property taxes in Texas makes it virtually impossible to realize positive cash flow. Is that a true statement? What strategies s...
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Hello experts,I'm trying to do a cash-out refinance of a single-family rental in Texas. The property has been rented out for the last 4 years and I live in California. I'm being told by some conventional lenders that ...
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Greetings BP!New member and first time posting in the forum. Great late-night reading btw. I was curious when a good time would be to start looking at properties? My wife and I plan to purchase Summer of 2022 and hous...
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Trying to acquire properties I put myself in a pickle. Good and bad. I used a hard Money lender to purchase both properties. Property one: Condo, having a hard time to refinancing, running out of time (extended 2 mont...
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Hello All!I have a quick question.I have read a great deal of info about seller financing and I feel pretty comfortable with a deal I just struck with a worn out landlord. But I just want to verify a few things.Can an...
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Hi BP community,Here still trying to pick your brains. I am in the beginning stages of multifamily real estate. Please share with me what you wish you knew prior to buying your first multi family. I am looking at buyi...
Been searching but can't quite find what I'm looking for. There is a open motel with 12 units that is run like a typical motel, except with someone who manages the bookings and cleaning from offsite (no main office)....
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Hello everyone first time investor, quick question. Any advice on how to find and vet a contractor? And if anybody is in the Philadelphia area is there any contractors you have worked with that you can recommend. Than...
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Can anyone explain the pro's and con's with utilizing a Self Directed IRA for RE investing.