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Hi all! I just moved to Seattle about 2 months back. I've had a chance to meet folks in WAREI + 10x, but I haven't spent much time on BiggerPockets yet. Just wanted to introduce myself here as well :)
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I am interested in buying another primary residence to take advantage of Fannie Mae's 5% down for multi family homes so I can house hack. I am a single female and cannot drive since I grew up in NYC, so I'd like to ge...
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I came across a good deal today on a property in Baltimore MD in the 21229 area. I got the property for $29,500 cash. It only needs a little lipstick repair; paint and carpeting or refurbish the original hardwood that...
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Hey there,
I recently signed up for Propstream and I am curious what people think about its skip tracing service. If not what is the best one out there?
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TL;DR: Trying to buy in an expensive market. Should we put down a 20% deposit for our first home, or should we put down a smaller deposit and use the leftover cash to pay for an ADU that will generate supplemental inc...
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Hello! My husband and I are new to real estate investing and looking to do our first deal as a multi family house hack in north Seattle. Would love recommendations for a lender and agent that knows the area well! Woul...
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I'm not sure if I've succeeded or failed. This is my 8th year using TurboTax. I put in the Schedule E's for my two completely-owned properties and for my mortgaged property. I put in my W2 and my wife's W2. The so...
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Oh boy oh boy - So backstory, I just purchased this 2 unit rental property back in October 2020 and it came with washer/dryer that on the contract stated belonged to one of the tenants(who is section 8 and has been EX...
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Hello, I need help please. I want to buy a house with a LOT of issues.
5-6 liens from the city of Atlanta----- Owner Passed away 2014---- Left 3
kids that wont sell ---- Back taxes owned to the City----Sewer Past ...
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Double closings using the Dovetail Method. Can anyone explain why this is good or bad. How does it work? Thanx, Herbster