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Both Federal and State Governments are starting to take seriously the wild-west that is review sites and all else online, where companies have been using shills, paid reviews, and other tactics to spread positive i...
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In your experience how often do you see refinances above a 75% LTV ratio?
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Is there any way to view recorded documents without going to the courthouse and pulling the books? I know about viewing specific documents via the counties court website, but that is for specific cases. If I need to p...
Hey all, Looking for some input at this stage. I currently have no debt, $67k income, 6k saved, 800 credit, first time homebuyer in Texas, and I would live 100% exclusively in that home without renting to anyone else,...
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Hello, While majority of the people on BP are always championing cash flow, I beg to differ the strategy while thinking long term. I am curious on what other people think of it. Currently I am taxed at 35% of my incom...
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I am a new real estate investor, and my current strategy is to leverage the VA Loan with a 4-plex to reduce my monthly rent expense. The goal is to free up more money to reinvest. I am aiming to have a portfolio of 2-...
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Hey I found myself very interested in a 5 unit. I've never had a conversation with a commercial lender before and I can't call around until later today. I know 2-4 units require 25% minimum, but what are the standar...
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Hello Big-Pocketeers,
I am a newbie and a fan, keen to make my way into Real Estate investing. Here is the skinny.
My wife and I have recently moved into the California Bay Area. She is working, I am currently not...
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I see many post regarding the question about a certain lender or company on whether they are good, legit, or scam. I have not seen anyone ask the question for recommendations for good lenders. Why are there any discus...
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After careful thought and non paying tenant I decided to go section 8. Even though some advice me against it. I still think that it’s better to have paying tenant ;ie government pays than some who doesn’t pay for mont...