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Is it best to seek out private money lenders in the area which the property is located? I've been told that it's best to try and connect with private lenders in the area of the potential property for tangible reasons....
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I know this a topic that is probably 50/50 thoughts but which do most people think is a better option for investing.
Lending
1. You can leverage more properties with the same money as you can split up cash and use ...
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Hey BP,Long story short, I'm looking for ideas / topics that I could write about for a research paper (8-10 pages) in my Western History class. Time Period: Between the year 1400 - 2016 (preferably something more curr...
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Hello everyone, I thought I'd make a quick post for some of the newer investors here in the Greater Seattle and Tacoma areas who need to find affordable solutions to sourcing materials and finishes. Since rates are cr...
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Hi all,
I am wondering if anyone has suggestions on where/how to obtain paperwork for putting a property under contract? The more I search the web and learn, the more I am thinking I just need to go to a lawy...
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We want to raise the prices $200 each on our duplex and via CraigsList Ads have found there is a demand. Has anyone ever bought a place then raised rents immediately on the tenants?
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I'm 17 years old, currently practicing, and I ran into this property and decided to analyze it. I think something about this is incorrect because the CoC ROI is insane. I've listed the 2 sources that I used to fill ou...
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As Election Day nears, many individuals halt their major financial activities because they feel the uncertainty of the election results may have adverse effects if they act now. In this post, I will explore the histor...
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Hi fellow BP'ers!I live in Reston, Virginia and would like to know the best way to find and purchase auction homes in northern Virginia. Websites? Government websites? other sources?Thanks!
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Colony Capital, LLC is a privately-held independent global real estate investment firm founded in 1991 by Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. Colony Capital has an ext...