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Team,
I'm interested in hearing how people have/might structure deals with family and friends for buy and hold. To add some detail, say I'm seeking 50k to go towards down payments on 2-4 unit midwest properties that ...
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Hi All, This is my first post to BP so bare with me. I've been listening for about a year and have read 3 or 4 of the "classic" real estate books. With all of this information I'm still a little fuzy on the timing bet...
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I have a friend that has been in a relationship for over 12 years in hopes of getting married , in an act of good faith her boyfriend refinanced and had his girlfriend’s name was put on the deed and the mortgage to bu...
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Hello BP,Just had a question on how to structure partnerships where you put in no money. As far as who's name goes on the deed, contracts you need, etc. If there's a blog or previous article on this topic, could someo...
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Guidance needed. What is the process of buying a house directly from a seller. Does the bank appoint an attorney for me or do I hire my own attorney? The seller is a real estate agent and had already sent me an off...
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In order to get a loan, should I go with a local bank or a major chain bank (PNC or Suntrust that I currently bank with) or should I go to an out of state lender that has excellent reviews on Zillow. The loan is not f...
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Hello Everyone, I was wondering if any Real Estate Agents had tips and tricks on prospecting? I work for an investment brokerage here in Kansas City, however I am new to this industry and looking for ways to build my ...
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Hi all. Love the Bigger Pocket books. (Have Managing Rental Properties just in front of me!) Quick question: Am I the only person who finds finding tenants way easier than finding vacancies in a 1% vacancy market...
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Hello BP,I am new here and fairly new to the real estate investing marketplace. I personally own (but will transfer deed to a SMLLC) a NJ condo that I rent out but would like to utilize a 1031 exchange to pick up a f...
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I just received a message from another investor looking to sell a property in the NJ market and just out of curiosity, I wanted to get the opinion of some folks who analyze deals outside of their market. I have no pla...