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I am working through some details and trying to understand the process of getting started in a Fix and Flip/ BRRRR hybrid real estate investing strategy. I think my biggest source of confusion is between the offer and...
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How are you supposed to get approval for a hard money loan when you can't access a property before being pre-approved? To my understanding the loan will be based on the asset, but in order to even make an offer on the...
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I am a rookie investor looking to invest in SFH to hold as rentals long term. I am planning to use conventional financing to finance my investment. I have started looking for listings recently.I am a bit confused when...
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Hi BP community, I am new to the forums but have been lurking for a while and listening to the podcasts as well. I am new to investing in real estate on my own and in addition just moved to the Albuquerque area for a...
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Hi BP!I have been researching the different financing methods, and would prefer to use portfolio lending for its better rates on my first flip. I have roughly 60k liquid available as a down payment if needed, and the ...
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Hey guys,I am looking to acquire my first property in 2016. I am curious if I should be calling and visiting banks first or should I be searching for an excellent realtor (I understand I will be needing both soon, I j...
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Can a realtor refuse to show a property? Is there a legal or ethical issue here?
I asked to see a property and was told "without a pre-approval for a loan we don't want to show the property"
I don't have pre-approva...
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I was fishing for different listing opportunities and that meant calling a variety of different numbers. I did not have an agent at this point. I got a call on that Monday trying to set up an appointment for this hous...
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If I have a pre-approval for a purchase in California, can I use the same approval for a purchase in another state?
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Will getting too many pre-approal or pre-qualification affect my credit?
I ask because they usually expire in 90 days and will need a new one after that.
Also, this property which is a short sale is requiring pre-appr...