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Hello all, newbie here with a question for any RE attorney or veteran of using OPM for purchasing real estate.
Suppose that I have a deal sitting on my desk but no money to fund it. I have a personal relationship wi...
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It seems to be apparent that it is ok to request money from a hard money lender. I don't want to make assumptions however. If it is ok to request money from a hard money lender, why? Why is this not considered a gener...
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Hi All,Im an investor in South Carolina and I'm interested in determining my state's specific exemptions (if any) to the SAFE ACT.I have tried googling every logical term I can think of (i.e. "safe act exemptions sout...
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My name is Justin Davies, and while not new to Bigger Pockets, this is my first post.I just closed on my first official deal in Asheville, NC. I have flipped a couple of houses with my father in law in VA, as well as...
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I have heard the topic of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on bp podcasts. What are these two things?
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The title says it all... Please note that I am strictly talking about software for book keeping purposes.I only know of Quickbooks and Sage
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What is the largest security deposit you have ever charged prior to move in? Why did you charge this amount?
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Should I create a second bank account for my rental money to go into or should I just use my current bank account for all the money that's coming in ?
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I'm about to finish my 2nd flip and am looking to purchase my 3rd within the next 2-3 weeks. The first two were just purchased and held in my own name, but I'm wondering if this is the best way to do this?
I have re...