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I am located in Cypress, CA (north OC area). I have been exploring different markets for my first STR. Initial preference…. stay close to Orange County area/self manage. But each city in OC has different restricti...
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As profiled in an article on CNN Money (http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/30/real_estate/FHA-loans/index.htm), the FHA is actually taking initiative to make it MORE DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN MORTGAGE LOANS. Even folks with perf...
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Please note I am not asking to name names...just recent experience.It used to be 20% down was common for investment property. Is anyone finding 80% purchases these days? Normal conventional. Not at 12%.... Just wo...
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Few of you may saw my previous post regards the bumps I have recently encountered in my early RE career. I am planning to speak to an attorny to tighten few loose end on the contract and is looking for your help and...
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So I wanted to take a dive into what we as investors, are thinking about the current state of the market. But more importantly which direction it is going. Is now a time to buy or not?would love to hear what other mul...
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Hey bigger pockets, my name is Jeremy. I am a 20 y/o looking for a few tips to help get in the investing world. Some info about me. I currently have an ok paying job that allows me to pay my bills off and save a littl...
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It seems like owner financing will become more popular in this post COVID world with banks tightening. It seems like most people talk about owner financing in a direct to seller deal. Any tips or structure ideas for...
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My Name is Meidrian, I currently have my FIRST property under contract here in Columbus GA. Already working joint deals with a few ppl in Atlanta. Looking to network with anyone, and learn from you guys as well.
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I have a couple turn key properties (in different states) that I have had for a few years. I am gearing up to start BRRRRing thanks to all that I have learned on BP podcasts and books (thanks!). I have been using po...
We have a rental property in which the tenant was kicked off Section 8 right before COVID hit. Tenant wouldn't answer calls, email or text, and hasn't paid a dime. We took tenant to court (36th district). Hearing was...