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Hello everyone, this is my first post to Bigger Pockets. For the past few months I have been doing nothing but listening to Bigger Pockets podcast while in my car, at the gym, while doing dishes, making dinner, or fal...
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Good evening, Has anybody taken investment property from a Hard Money Lender too Conventional? My Conventional Lender is stating that 15-20% will be needed do to the amount stated on the form.Thanks Mark
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Does anyone have any advice on the most effective way to find investors, specefically in the Chicago area? I have looked in to Real Estate clubs, meet ups, Craiglist ads....etc. Any advice on what has worked for you o...
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Hello Biggerpockets community,My name is Andrew Adams. I am a USMC veteran interested in learning, growing, and developing myself into a savy real estate investor/entrepreneur. Since I separated from my beloved Corpse...
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Hey Guys, I decided to refinance my rental property since rates are extremely low. I sign a couple of documents ( Appraisal report, Proof of delivery, hazard insurance, loan estimate, Lock agreement) but my current lo...
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Dear BP,
I'm currently gathering the financing to buy my first 4 unit rental property in the Portland, OR area, however I've heard some things that are giving me pause.. What I've heard is that there are good States...
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Hi All,
Just a quick thanks in advance for anyone willing to read and respond. So here's the (abridged) story so far...
Facts:
Purchased Two Family in Belmar in April (Two Single Family Homes on One Lot) Using 203k...
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I have a 'handshake' partner (attorney firm) who is inconsistent with emailing. I correspond through the paralegal. Three days ago, she said to call her at night to discuss ways to find short sales; she ended up no...
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I am meeting with my first investor that I hope to work for. He buys and sells properties in the local area. Just looking for a few tips to come off very professional and to stress to him that I am his man for the job...
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Just starting to learn about real estate investing.