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Hi,
My name is Ben. I am new to biggerpockets. I have caught up with the podcastas and I am moving forward on my first property. Meeting with the agent tomorrow, and going from there.
A couple questions:
What is th...
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I read how easy it is for scam artist to file fake papers with the county court clerk in order to foreclosure on properties. They say that these papers are available on the dark web. What protection can home owners ha...
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Does anyone have a great source for got rate, low closing costs on a cash out refi for a rental property in Portland?? So I just went through underwriting for a refi on a rental property my wife and I own. I'm revie...
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Hi BP,I have a refinance question...Is it worth or a smart move to refinance for 1% reduction in rate while 9 years into current loan. Beginning 2017 my loan will cap out at 5% and stay fixed for the remainder of my 3...
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Hey All. I thought I would share this cool package with the community that we put together for an Investor last week on Friday. We are set to close on it this week, I thought some feedback from the BiggerPockets membe...
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Once I bought a trailer in a park that was known for not allowing rentals in the park. The park owner/manager did not allow because she had gotten burned so many times by people who didn’t pay rent. I called her to as...
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My stellar tenant of two years plans on renewing his lease this month. He called me today to ask if he could pay a full year’s rent in advance for a ten percent discount. I told him I’d have to think about it and get ...
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I showed a rental today to a possible tenant, who for all intents and purposes, checked all the boxes, they agreed to sign a 12 month lease @$1000 a month and pay $1000 security deposit. Non smoker, no pets, makes 70K...
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Hello everyone,I need some help. I am in the Chicagoland area trying to do a BRRRR Strategy and having some problems with the lender, First Midwest Bank. I’m being told that the maximum amount of the refinancing loan ...
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I have a duplex in a quiet neighborhood and have a prospective tenant who sounds very responsible, has good credit and income. The prospective tenant just told me that she has a baby sitting business with 6 kids a da...