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Hello BP,I'm a beginning investor and waiting on my pre-qualification to come through from a lender (should find out on Sunday), and I'm working hard to build a really solid team that I can trust. A little backgroun...
I'm looking to use Lease Options as a strategy to acquire property. Does anyone know where people usually find deals for Lease Options in CA? Should I find an agent first to help me and any referrals to and agents? or...
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Hey Bigger Pockets! I’m weighing a bunch of different options right now and need feedback from the community :)
I purchased a home about a year ago with a legal accessory apartment in Long Island NY. Purchased with 1...
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The only (2) units I've owned thus far have mortgages on them, and therefore homeowner's insurance.My next few purchases will be cash - - but I can't imagine not placing homeowner's insurance on that - am I right?Is t...
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Hi all!I've been interested in real estate investment for several years, finally now making the plunge. The first thing I'm exploring are short-term rentals. I hope to try out different markets, but the first area of ...
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Hello All,I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I got pre-approved for a VA loan. I love this loan because it basically means I don't have to put absolutely zero money down, no down-payment, no PMI and no fundin...
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They are a lot of reasons some people have success in real estate while other's don't have as much or any at all, what are some things you think make some investors successful?Here are my few feel free to add more.Fle...
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Hello BP!I am writing because I have really fallen in love with the idea of real estate investing. I say "the idea" because while my wife and I have been working very diligently at building out our business I still a...
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I've got a quad under contract. All units are currently leased. One of the tenants is the seller's daughter, and she was given a rental rate $100 less than market to "keep an eye on the place." I've met her, and her f...
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Hello everyone.I'd like to dispose of one of my rentals here in CA. Since it is cashflow negative, and just recently above water in equity, my plan is to dispose of this house. This will free me up to acquire more ...