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So... a CFL being a Mortgage Banker offering the rates of that specific bank...and a Mortgage Broker being someone that shops for the best rate...that being said...if I am correct...what has been the difference in per...
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Hello BP,
I am an investor here in Jacksonville Florida looking for some innovative strategies/advice to find good deals on rehabs here in Jacksonville. We have a sellers market here and inventory seems hard to f...
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Short-term rentals have become a lucrative venture for many property owners, offering a flexible income stream. However, accessing traditional loans can be challenging, especially if personal credit history isn’t favo...
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I'm in the San Fernando Valley in the greater Los Angeles area and I'm curious how I should go about finding my first deal for a rehab and flip. Should I be starting to send out mailers, buying from wholesalers, an...
Hey bigger pockets my name's Michael, my grandma was a real estate broker/investor and I really want to follow in her foot steps. I have about 11,000$ to work with but I'm actually only 17 but 18 in about 8 days, so I...
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Hi folks,My name is Gene Jordan. I do not have a background in real estate. I'm from the Greater St. Louis Metro Area and I live in Southern Illinois. I'm an Information Technology professional. I've signed up her...
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Just closed on this house yesterday, so I figured it was time to share. Although I titled it a "success", I can honestly say it was not. The length of time owning the home, along with the hours invested, which caused ...
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Hi All,
I am looking to invest in Florida for some vacation homes as well as regular LT rentals. I have done some research and determined Naples, Venice, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, and Sarasota to be some o...
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For the experienced STR investors, what insights can you share about occupancy and rate trends? How is 2023 shaping up relative to the past few years?I hear a lot about how over supply is driving down prices and occup...
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Hi Folks,What a great site. Glad to have stumbled upon it a few weeks ago. Here's a bit about me:I live in the hills outside of a little town called Ukiah, about 2 hours north of San Francisco. I grew up here, and mov...