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Just wondering if anyone is investing in the Maplewood area in the Saint Louis suburbs. I was looking into SFRs there and would love to talk to someone with some experience in the area to see how it is going.
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I am a newbie in a hot market. I don't feel like I have the connections or credentials to find "good" off market deals yet. I have some friends that flip and we've already spoken about doing a project in the near futu...
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Hello everyone, I found a property that seems good to me. This is my first time attempting to do anything real estate related. So I was hoping to share with all of you and gain some advice and perspective on whether t...
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I've read a lot about this, and know that HUD generally automatically accepts offers of 87-88% Anything lower is either countered or manually accepted later.Say the asking price is $100,000. Is the 87% rule as simpl...
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Has anyone done soundproof insulation in the ceiling? Is that effective in terms of cutting down noise level? How expensive is it? Thank you in advance
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I have a $1m house paid off. 830 FICO.
If I cash out refi, I can easily get a loan for $300k to buy a fixer.
After spending $50k out of pocket to repair, ARV is $500k. I want to further leverage the increased equity...
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I'm currently looking into San Bernardino, Redlands, Pomona, Fontana, Upland...possibly Riverside for Multifamily properties 15-40 units.Thoughts on areas to invest. Areas to avoid, pockets of growth or if anyone kno...
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Can you refinance an FHA loan without an 80% LTV? I know that is the general rule of thumb, but I am wondering if there are some exceptions. I know there are conventional loans where you can have a low down payment (a...
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I've been preparing for tax season and when looking over my books, I noticed that I had a $7000.00 bill from my plumber. When I checked my maintenance log, I found that a section of the main sewer line was replaced be...
Hi All,
What are your thoughts on the new lead paint legislation that will take effect on Oct 1, 2020? Basically it requires a test every 4 years to get certification to be legally compliant in Philadelphia. How much...