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Hello everyone! I am currently seeking my first property (single family); however I am torn between a few certain decisions regarding Raleigh area's market. Quite frankly, I am sick and tired of paying rent and have f...
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I am trying to consolidate insurance -- instead of 14 separate DP3 replacement cost policies for individual homes, I am looking for a commercial policy. Primary reasons being higher water damage coverage and vacancy ...
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Hi, I have a property in Schererville, IN that I'm looking to get under contract that is a 4 bedroom home around 2700 sq ft with a partial basement of 800 sq ft. This home is worth between 230 to 250k and the purchase...
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Hi All!My name is Aaron Ormiston -- I'm a small business owner with a background in marketing and branding. I currently work as the Director of HR at a skilled nursing facility in Utah while moonlighting my small busi...
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I have a few LTRs but am curious about STRs. Does anyone have experience or info on STRs on S Padre Island? I'm curious as to how ROI compares to LTRs. I used to live in Brownsville (and still own a LTR there) but no ...
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I am saving up to jump into the real estate investing world. My plan so far has been long term rentals, but, recently, the idea of short term rentals crossed my mind. I think it would be really cool to own an AirBnB i...
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Hey all,
I guess this isn't my first home, but it is my first home that I am buying to personally live in with my wife. And according to a bank, I am a first time home buyer.
Anyway, here is the scoop. I have been ...
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Here's a link to a brief video walk through of a new construction quadplex I just completed. I bought two vacant 2-story shells that were falling down, demolished them and consolidated the two lots into one parcel, wh...
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I hear that it's hard to find someone in Texas who will do blanket mortgages. Another lender who is also an investor, says its really not allowed in our area but she knows it happens. What are y'alls opinions on blank...
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I recently got approved for two loans totaling $48k. I was thinking of using about $30k to pay off my car loan, credit cards, renovate current home (putting up for rent next year) . Then I would use the rest to try an...