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According to this article, http://www.examiner.com/article/the-fico-credit-score-and-strategic-default, researchers have found distinct character traits that identify potential strategic defaulters. They say strategi...
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Hello everyone. I hope all are doing well in this cold cold weather. I'm from California and I have spent the last 6 months researching Columbus Ohio to buy multi-family units, 4 plex to be exact. I did connect with a...
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I am familiar with the stages of buying a single family home. However, I realize the process for buying a mixed use building or multifamily is different.I have done some online research to answer my question, however,...
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Greetings BP Community,
I'm an avid Real Estate investor alongside my role as a W2 employee, and I'm currently seeking a financial advisor, preferably one who operates on a fee-only basis. My aim is to develop a ...
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Hi all, I'm in a conundrum and need smart suggestions.I currently rent out a 1 family house that is way below market value. The current rent barely pays for the monthly mortgage and I am scraping through to pay for pr...
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I have a phone call with a potential CPA that has been referred to me by a colleague but I want to make sure I ask all the proper questions to ensure they can properly assist in maximizing my tax deductions for my rea...
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Hi. I wanted to ask if this is a smart move. I am just starting and I want to own a 4-unit multifamily in Los Angeles, CA. This will be an expensive purchase. I plan to put 50% down to get some positive cash flow on t...
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Building a portfolio of cash-flowing real estate deals requires careful planning and a strategic approach. Here is a step-by-step plan to get started:
Define your investment goals: Determine what you want to achieve ...
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I've been thinking of investing in a multifamily for about 3 years now and finally taking action. We've been pre-approved but running into confusion on the best option going forward. Background: We currently live in a...
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I am looking at a bank owned multifamily, 200 units in FL. There is no T12, just a rent roll. Does anyone have a method to analyze this and create pro-forma without T12 expenses? Does anyone have standard pro-forma ex...