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Hello Everyone, I am in the process of exploring a unique investment strategy and am seeking a loan of $150,000 at an interest rate ranging between 8-12% for a period of 5 years. My preference is for an interest-only ...
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Hi BP,I am aware of the 2% Rule when it comes to Real Estate investing. However, does this rule apply if you are not putting 20% down? Reason being, PMI payments could shift your numbers.Should the 2% rule change to a...
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Hi, I have a client with commercial & multifamily properties that would like to make some 1031 exchanges into condominium investments. Anyone know of an investor with experience in such exchanges (commercial to co...
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I wanted to share my experience, frequently I'm contacted about direct mail marketing from listeners of the BP Podcast I was interviewed on in 2014. It was an honor to be interviewed, while the mindset and business or...
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Hey everyone,I hope this discussion will reach people in the Chicago land area.As the title states my question is if in the general area of chicago, is flipping getting more difficult? I want to ask this in 2 ways. 1...
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Note investors, if you are brave enough to get out your crystal ball and share your thoughts...I am curious to hear what others think the note space will look like during the 2nd half of the year, especially with rega...
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Hello BP Community!
I've noticed some homes are now staying on the market a bit longer and even lowering the asking price in some cases. Are there any locals that can point me to recent data such as days on market, ...
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Hello Investors. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any positive feedback.Here is the Scenario. I am currently Rehabbing houses for an investor in Nashville TN.He is a great guy and is doing a lot of i...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment in Milwaukee.
Started with a single duplex in 2004 and today own and manage 1500 apartment rental units, which include SFR, Dup...
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When looking to start raising capital for multifamily deals, what are some important planning factors when creating a general business plan to create a real estate investment firm?