Hi, I'm interested in real estate but don't know where to start. I'm currently taking real estate courses, but would appreciate any additional advice. Thanks!
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Would a unused, open HELOC affect my credit worthiness or increase the risk in the eyes of a traditional bank lender? I'm honing in on a townhome that's closer to work. I have 2 SFH. I live in one and rent the other f...
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For the last year or so people have been talking about a "rising rate environment." Granted, rates were rising towards the end of last year, but the Fed has clearly reversed course on tapering.I don't believe the Fed ...
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I work 30 hours a week at an excellent, well paying job that covers up to $5k/semester in tuition reimbursement. My background is in science, and although I voraciously read/research specific questions, I feel I am mi...
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Hello all, I am green when it comes down to real estate investing. What I mean is that I am just in the education phase and so I am reading books, watching videos, I joined Bigger Pockets, all in all, trying to learn ...
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I'm just starting out. I read Greene's Long Distance Real Estate Investing and I am currently about half way through BRRRR. My question is this, what are the down sides to BRRRR? I'd love to hear critiques...
For years, we’ve been told that lower mortgage rates could reignite homebuyer demand and help improve affordability so first-time homebuyers (or even rookie landlords) can finally buy their first property. But, with m...
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Hi, we're currently looking for a CPA that is currently an REI him/herself and is familiar with real estate taxes in Southwest Michigan. We would be open to working with someone within an hours drive from Kalamazoo. I...
Hello my name is Donte! I’ve been interested in starting in real estate business and thought wholesale would be a great idea. I’d like to find a mentor or anyone that could give any advice on how to start and do the p...
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Hello. I'm new to real estate investing. I've always kept my eye on the market in my area but would like some advise on just getting started. I'm very interested in flipping and have spoke with a couple hard money len...