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Hello BP- I'm a first-time investor in Oakland, CA. I'm in contract on a duplex that I plan to owner occupy. The building is in extreme disrepair and needs extensive work, foundation, full remodels on both units, new ...
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Hello BP!I've been browsing this particular forum for quite awhile trying to find an educational foundation. I've never been the best student when it comes to book learning and it takes a lot for things to sink in so...
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Hi All,My good friend Marie is looking for a recommendation for a design build firm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, near Ocean City/Assateague Island. She and her husband are looking for a firm experienced in high e...
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Aside from the 179D is anyone finding financing or tax benefit/credits for energy efficient projects? Thanks in advance
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Dear BiggerPockets community,
I have a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry/Quantum Dynamics... https://pubs.aip.org/aip/jcp/article/142/24/244112/74387 ... and I literally designed and built my own house off of 30A in Flori...
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Hi BP,Happy new year everyone!I used to use Royal Savings bank in Chicago as they were great to work with and did 80% LTV on 5+ unit apartment deals. I did several deals with them near the UIC/Pilsen area. However the...
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I am holding my properties in my own name, no LLC etc. For protection, I have a massive landlord and umbrella insurance (1m, 2m respectively). For simplicity, I have a website with "business name" which lists all the ...
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Hi
I need some help understanding the steps to financing a BRRRR.
If you're using hard money, do you secure financing before or after finding a distress property to purchase and rehab, or do you get pre-approved and...
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Hi all,I’m sorry if I seem a little novice but I’m still learning, so bear with me...So I’ve been trying to secure a house in a new build community, that I cannot get qualified to use my VA eligibility for, in the tim...
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I'm thinking about buying a fixer up since I can get a good deal and pay cash. My dilemma is this, if i buy the property cash i won't have the money right away to fix it up. Can I sit on the property and take my time...