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After buying duplex with cash how can I refi to pay father back.
My dad and I are buying a duplex together but it was a cash only deal. So he put up all the cash to purchase the home on the idea that I buy it from him with an investment mortgage loan. We’ve run into a problem the...
Brent T Howell
Previously Complied with Home Inspection
Hello BP,We just recently got an offer accepted on a house here in Anchorage, Alaska. The selling agent was quick and forthcoming with a previously completed home inspection from just 13 days prior. The way I figure i...
Jack B.
What are the monthly costs associated with being a realtor?
I’m planning on taking the 90 hour training course so I can sit for the exam and no longer have to rely on realtors for open houses, MLS listings, etc. But before I do, what can I expect as far as monthly fees? From w...
Jen Wells
HELOC for rental downpayment
Hi All,Debating a HELOC on my primary residence to obtain funds for a downpayment for another rental property. Does anyone know if the heloc interest would be deductible under the new tax reform given this situation?...
Annette Hibbler
Should You Go It Alone? Consider the risks.
I was trolling through real estate sites such as Homes.com and Realty Trak. There is so much opportunity out there. Because I'm primarily interested in Michigan I limited my search in that area.
There were loads ...
Tyler Battaglia
Covential loan questions, covering all bases.
Hi all,I am recently getting into real estate in the form of trying to understand every aspect a home owner must consider before buying rental property. I’m hoping someone can help fill in the blanks of things I might...
Jordan Springer
Should I buy this four plex?
I am an Army Officer in my mid 20s. I am getting stationed at Cannon AFB in New Mexico and I found a four plex that has an asking price of $350,000 in the nice part of the city. Each unit rents for $950, and the owner...
Tyler Maddox
New Investor in Columbus, OH
Hello BiggerPockets members. My name is Tyler Maddox and I am a young, new real estate investor in the Columbus area. I plan to use real estate as some passive income to start and grow from there. My goal is to buy my...
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From MLS to Yellow Letters
I've put in 18 offers so far on SFR's/multi's and have been rejected on each and every one due to a number of reasons - when there has been a good deal on the MLS, especially, other buyers are offering cash while I ha...
Christina Nalband
New St. Pete Investor (Moved from Boston)
Hey! My name is Christina and I recently purchased a two family in Tampa that I currently have on Airbnb (website linked here).
My plan in the next year is to acquire 2-3 more properties to either Airbnb/Rent/Flip. ...