Hi all, My name is Bob new to BP. I live in the Boston area, 15 minutes south of Boston. I am trying to get financing for my first flip, and have been shot down by 3 banks for a 30 year fixed rate ( not sure if...
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Hello Bigger Pockets,I have a significant amount of capital in a retirement account and not enough capital in the bank to purchase my next investment property. Does anyone have experience with a self-directed IRA in ...
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I wanted to know what are some of the things you guys do to a property before your tenant's move in?
I'm looking for way to make the property as low maintenance as possible.
Here are some of the things I've picked u...
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I'm debating on whether to use a HELOC or a Home Equity Fixed Rate Loan to finance a garage conversion ADU. I am in the process of getting bids for the 350 sq ft garage conversion ADU, but I'm expecting 70-85k. Could ...
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I'm not new to real estate investing, but still inexperienced. Why do people fawn over self directed 401k's. I mean, you get to invest in real estate tax free. That's absolutely amazing, BUT you can't start pulling ou...
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Looking to round out an argument for loved ones. Please give me some feedback???Back when our moms and dads were starting with their career, their investments are centered on having a secured future – have their own h...
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Hello all! I am a native New Yorker and I am just now in a position where I can seriously start saving for a down payment on a home. I currently have only $10,000 set aside which--in this city--is a paltry sum.I used ...
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Just getting started, anyone find it beneficial to have a separate phone for business or too complicated/unnecessary expense?
Thanks to all the wonderful advice I have found by lurking around on BP for the last few months we are now under contract for our first rental property! It's a 3/1 SFH and we should be closing within the next 2 wee...
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My neighbor wants to sell me his house and I was wondering if it is possible for me to represent both of us in the transaction as a dual agent? Thanks.