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Hi all, New to BP community and have noticed not many posts mention architects (say in contrast to CPA, legal, contractors, lenders, etc). I am a licensed architect and an aspiring investor (Chicago) and am using my b...
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Has anyone ever got a heloc for investment prop through Pen Fed? If so, how was your experience? Any issues to report?
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I'm analyzing properties that can be used as a long-short rental for 30-90 days at a time. Mainly for travel nurses but for anyone looking for the same kind of rental. Does anyone have experience with this? I've been ...
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I'm just holding and waiting to see how this texas market holds up for a while. Applicants for rentals are plentiful. Meanwhile, I'm broadening my horizons outside of RE for the ducks of it. What are you all doing? Me...
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I recently heard a remarkable story of a wholesaler claiming they picked up a house for 32,000 and then turned around and flipped it to a contractor for 54,000 within a span of 10 days.
The story is true; which leads...
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I spent 80 hours Driving For Dollars and calling that list. I also spent 80 hours calling other lists (probate/pre foreclosure/tired landlords).
When calling, I got the same results. So I actually got better results ...
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As a young investor still in college, I have looked into many different niches. Ultimately, I have decided it is in my best interest to house hack my first property. I am looking for someone to tell me about their exp...