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So, I don't own any investment properties yet, but since I'm already very busy with my main business I'm considering using property management right from the start. The metro area I'm investing in is located in Iowa, ...
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Reading through this site has opened my eyes to problems I never thought of. I usually stick to local rental properties. While trying to find a new investment for some cash I needed to put to work, a friend recommende...
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Black family sued appraiser in Marin, CA matter. From the article, "The case has now been settled out of court, with appraiser agreeing to pay an undisclosed sum of money to the coup...
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I have over 30 roofing certificates. I have done roofing for over 10 years. If someone has any roofing questions I would be happy answer.
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Hi all,
I’m interested in purchasing my first property by way of house hacking a multifamily property. I’m pre-qualified for a mortgage. My question is should I pay down debt (student loan, car) before investing or j...
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Hey, guys!I've been on BP for about 7 months now and I have quickly learned two things:There is no better place than BP to talk real estateThe wealth of information on BP is immeasurableI've read and learned quite a l...
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Hi,
What seems to not be mentioned often is exactly what hard money lenders want when presenting the deal to them and what that turn around time is.
Context- Where im looking properties that are good deals move fa...
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Wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the recent interview by Meredith Whitney, about the only Wall Street analysts worth anything, on CNBC.
She talked about Detroit bankruptcy saying more is coming. She succes...
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Maybe not the best place to ask for advice - I bought a home in N Central MA advertised as totally renovated, a pristine revival. Among other attributes was a new roof and new high efficiency HVAC. What I've learned...