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Hi all, I've been researching a few different options to start off my portfolio. I eventually came down to the decision of using a FHA loan to obtain a 2-4 unit(3) building. I have also considered going to get my real...
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Previous tenant was given a 60 day notice and left after 30days in August. One of the searches found previous tenant to be staying very near to my property. Looks like he is influencing current tenant, as she texts me...
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Hi all. I'm new to investing, and definitely new to marketing, so I'd consider this a rookie question. I'm reading J Scott's book on flipping and am in the chapter about marketing. I plan on getting my salesperson lic...
Currently my flat roof itself doesn’t look old yet. No patch jobs anywhere so My former inspector concluded it might last another 4~5 years more but that was 10 months ago, when I purchased this property. But the fl...
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Today, (8/20/09) the first phase of Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act is being enforced which makes me wonder. In such a perfect capitalistic economy where competition suppose to wee...
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Hello BP fam,My question is if and purchase a distressed property thru a hard money lender will that interfere with my aspirations of purchasing a duplex thru FHA means later this year? Will they consider me an invest...
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I have run the numbers on this concept and it seems like it could be a solid option for vacation rentals. The idea is you get 5 buyers to put 20% cash in, which seems like you would make less but when you account for...
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I own a condo in BC but live in the US. I had issues with renting out the place earlier, and the current rent doesn't cover even the mortgage interest, let alone other expenses like property tax, insurance etc. The cu...
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I have a really simple question that I probably already know the answer to, but I just want to make sure.When you're looking for wholesale deals is it okay to sign a contract with someone that has already listed their...
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As I've been researching different REI niches to start out, I've noticed that my original plan to wholesale as well as fix and flip may not be the best niche as it seems it'll require more regular-hour time that may i...