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I want to purchase a multi-family home using my VA loan. How much total cash on hand is recommended to have before buying? Say I want to purchase a property worth 300,000 - 400,000, what is a reasonable amount of cash...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Poughkeepsie.
Purchase price: $80,000
Cash invested: $72,000
Top and bottom duplex with 2,000 sq ft. Each unit has 3 BR pl...
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With the 5% program essentially gone the only option for low money down being FHA... with low loan limits and hard to pass self-sufficiency tests the program is very hard to do. So is house hacking with low money dow...
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Hello everybody my name is Luis Ramirez and I am a new member here on Bigger Pockets! I have no background in real estate investing, but am hoping to jump in in the near future. I was born and raised in Marietta, Geor...
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I started my REI business not quite a year ago with full intention of Flipping properties and years down the road transition into the BH space (not unlike many folks out there). However, an opportunity has presented ...
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Good afternoon BP!Over the last year I have become obsessed with the entire real estate world. Before jumping into my first deal I really wanted to make sure I educated myself so I began to read books and do allot of ...
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IntroductionBuying a property is not just a financial transaction; it's a decision deeply influenced by psychology.Have you ever wondered why some people pay more happily for a home while others hesitate even when pre...
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IntroductionBuying a property is not just a financial transaction; it's a decision deeply influenced by psychology.Have you ever wondered why some people pay more happily for a home while others hesitate even when pre...
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I am preparing to send the first of what I intend to be a series of quarterly updates to the limited partners of a small syndicate of which I am a general partner. I am looking for advice on structure of the update a...
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Here is a progress update from a small-time investor in Connecticut who is trying to achieve financial freedom. The road has been acquisitions for the last seven years. This year is a stabilization and reflect year.
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