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Hi All,My name is Mercedes and I'm from the twin cities area. I currently work in marketing for a commercial and residential property management company. I've always had an interest in real estate -- as a kid I spent ...
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There's definitely been an up tick in mortgage rates lately. We are at the highest rate in more than a year now according to this chart from Freddie Mac.
Even Bernanke said in reference to the spike in interest rates...
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My mother only paid 12K for her house and it’s worth about 120k now but I cannot find anything for sale at a low price like that. What should I do? Where should I look? I’m looking for property in the Philadelphia area.
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Per 2023 guidelines, can I use rental income to qualify for a conventional loan?
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I’ve been biking for dollars and creating a spreadsheet of houses that look distressed. After I find potential hoses I go on the Wake County website to look up tax/deed info (I live in Raleigh NC). Other than absentee...
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Does anyone offer a home gym in their STR? I am looking for ways to differentiate our rentals in a competitive market. If you offer one, do you think it is helpful in getting more interest? How many people use gym in ...
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Hi Biggerpockets!My wife and I are looking into a SFH in Los Angeles County (incorporated) and found a house we both really like. We are generally quite new to owning real estate but own 2 out-of-state rentals in Ohio...
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So, I've seen positive reviews about Networth Realty in Texas and I've even seen BP members recommend associates of the company, but I would like someone to give their opinion of: their experience(s) with the comp...
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Hi BP community,
I am Gianni, live and work in NY. I really look forward to fully launch my REI biz and develop a portfolio of investment properties in NY/NJ and other surrounding areas and get over my bigges...
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Does anyone have experience with LoanBidz as a lender?
Thank you