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Without a doubt 2014 is the beginning of a new era in the Real Estate Lending Industry. Can anyone clarify the relationships of these three lending institutions. I think we have to determine this before we can atte...
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Hi all.
I've been reading a lot lately about institutional REITs and came across this article today: Starwood Waypoint Rises in First Day of Trading as a REIT (Bloomberg).
"Corporate landlords hav...
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May a realtor ask me for a DU from my financial institution? Legal?
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Can anyone point me in the right direction with a loan officer in Michigan that can help me with my first loan for a fix and flip? Thank you!
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Hi BP community! I am new to real estate investing in the Columbus, Ohio area and would like to connect with a realtor and financial institution(s) to assist with the purchase of my first investment property. Happy ne...
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I am in the Chicagoland area, and the last 6 years of my career has been in technology sales. Recently, I have realized my strengths are more on the analytical side and I would like to transition to a role that will a...
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Hi BP community! I am new to real estate investing in the Columbus, Ohio area and would like to connect with a realtor and financial institution(s) to assist with the purchase of my first investment property. Happy ne...
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I had some bring this up recently about buying x% over listing, and having the seller pay you back the difference which you use for the down payment.Can the seller "fund" me any amount during close?What am I missing o...
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I have recently been in contact with a broker who is shopping a massive multifamily deal around town (off-market). I also know some guys underwriting at institutional companies who have cash on hand looking to buy mul...