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Hello Everyone,Brand new to BiggerPockets and REI in general but very eager to meet like minded people and am hungry to learn and get into it. I'm relatively new to Florida, having moved here from the NY/NJ area abou...
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Hi, First time home buyer here. We are in escrow for our primary SFH 3BR/2BTH 1100 sqft home, which is in original condition and looking for recommendations for expansion/remodel including
1) Looking for advice/recom...
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A study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado found that homes located within 0.1 miles of train tracks sold for an average of 12.3% less than similar homes located further away from the tracks. The s...
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My husband and I are getting mentally and financially ready to buy our first investment property in Atlanta. We are looking to purchase our first duplex to buy and hold. Initially we have always thought about investin...
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Learnt some interesting stuff today. For using an on 3&4 unit MF, you cannot use a gift as cash reserves. I believe you need at least 3 months of cash reserves (at least according to 1 lender). BUT! You can use th...
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Hello BP community!I'm 34, living in Los Angeles and looking to possibly invest in either Texas or Orlando, FL this year. I have no debt, credit score over 800, and have money saved up for a down payment, etc.Since it...
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Is it a good time to buy in Orlando? In vegetal how us the Florida market? I am trying to gather info on Orlando and Tampa for investing in SFH
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I’ve owned a condo in Aiea since 2002. I’ve rented it out to the same tenant since 2010 for about $2500. They are leaving. I live out of state. We converted a two car garage into a nice unpermitted apartment under the...
hello, I am brand new to Bigger Pockets. I recently graduated college, and I work for an accounting firm doing business valuation in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. I recently bought a condo and will soon be getting a roommat...
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what is the criteria to obtain lines of credit? Business or pesonal lines. Can you choose to go stated income for both ways? Or is that left entirely to the lending institution? Is your personaal credit a determining ...