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Hello!I have always been shocked by how expensive title insurance and settlement fees are. As a buyer, has anyone had experience either negotiating with the incumbent Title Insurance company on how much they are charg...
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My husband and I bought his grandmother’s house last year and have fixed it up. We decided to use it as a vacation rental to offset the costs of owning and maintaining it. Our fIrst guests since the remodel are stayin...
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Had a question about deduction of property taxes on investment property.So the limit of property tax deduction on personal home is $10K.Is the deduction of property tax on investment property counted separate?Meaning,...
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I've read all kinds of material and listened to hundreds of hours of podcasts. There is one thing about scaling rentals that I just don't understand. Can anyone elaborate on this?The question is, how does a bank app...
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Hi everyone, My name is Andrew Choi and I am a Dental Student in Southern California. I am currently located in the Inland Empire temporary. I always had great interest in real estate since I was very young. Too scare...
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Hey all, As the titles says i'm looking for any advice, guidance, and guidelines when looking for investor friendly generals contractors. This will be my very first fix and flip at the ripe age of 23 so all comments/g...
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I've been purchasing SFH for cash over the past couple of years and now have a 10+ property portfolio and growing.
What are some of the ways I could get loans against the portfolio of properties? I know I cou...
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Everyone has heard of the Federal Reserve "Stress Test" for large Wall Street banks, but many of the same principles apply to us as real estate investors. A stress test involves preparing for the rare "crisis," a once...
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IntroductionWhen you're selling a home, negotiating is like a secret weapon that can help you get the best deal possible.It's like playing a game where you make moves and choices to win big.The Dance of NegotiationNeg...
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Hey Everyone,My name is Alvin LaRue and I'm looking to build a network on BiggerPockets. I graduated from the University of Kentucky about a year ago. Originally from Louisville, KY I moved to the Atlanta area because...