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Hi :) We're just getting started in Peoria, Illinois.Really enjoying the podcasts, and making excellent use of the Bigger Pockets Calculators (and loving it! :) ).
We have a question about finance that we'd love som...
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Hello all, The following situation is concerning proper accounting and tax code.My understanding is that I can lend via promissory note to my LLC at a reasonable rate (I plan on applying the 10% rate that is charged b...
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HELOCs are no longer a favored option for this market.Before I give an example, it's a good idea to explain how HELOCs are calculated - because there are a lot of people on BP that do not know.HELOCs are adjustable, w...
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I need help. I have a deal under agreement for 140,000, renovations is 53,000 and the ARV is between 280k to 305k. Can someone help me understand what this lender is offering? What 11% mean?$170,000 loan amount$125,00...
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Hello BP Fam!So I have been looking to get my first deal under contract for sometime now and I finally found my opportunity!I got a small 2bd/1bth house offered to me that needs some reno. He's willing to let it go to...
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To make a long story short, last year (fall 2018) we had hired a contractor to build a garage, and materials that were paid for and "ordered" never showed up. This was my first serious bad experience with a contractor...
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Good morning BP. I am strongly considering working with a potential client who has a retail property they need to sell fast due to a change of location because of their job. The client would like to purchase another p...
OK so first off I am brand new to real-estate. I am 50 yrs old, my home is paid off and I plan on retirement from my government job in 7-9 years. I have 45k in my bank savings and I want to buy 2 duplexes that would g...
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Hello folks. My question has to do with interest buydown. Is there a minimum interest rate? I know other factors such as location, dp, prequel are used. For example. 8.125 % do wn to say 5%. Doable and how much? ...
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I have a investment property is Tulsa, OK. But I live in Dallas, TX. The home was renovated. The home was just rented out 2 weeks ago. The tenants 1st 2 weeks in home, almost everything that could break or stop workin...