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I'm in Dallas investing in my first single family property. Bigger Pockets has groomed me to aim for a 10%-12% COC ROI, 8% at the lowest. Today I submitted an offer that was 95% of the list price and got beat out by a...
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Hello,
I've rented my entire life which has been a large inspiration for me to get into Real estate investing. I feel that the buy and hold strategy would best suit my style given my erratic experiences inve...
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How should I prioritize the work for this commercial building to get more for rent? Here is a list of things that need to be done:
1) stucco and faux stone sidings building to make it look new (not sure about cost?
2)...
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The situation:We very recently purchased a property based on a home inspection that was currently occupied by a tenant. Turns out there was a LOT of hidden damage. From what I understand, there is little we can do bec...
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Hello,My name is Vidal and I am a relatively new member. The question I bring before you all is about savings prioritization. The two options I'm considering at this point are 1) start saving for a down payment for an...
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Hello everyone,
Glad I stumbled upon the BiggerPockets community to level up my plan for financial freedom. I'm looking for those who have more experience to give your two-cents on what to keep in mind given my situa...
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I would love some advice! The past 4 years since graduating, I've been hustling to pay off student loans with ugly interest rates. In the meantime I've been reading, listening to podcasts, learning as much about real ...
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Are you looking for:
Speed of approval and funding?Flexibility in loan terms and conditions?Competitive interest rates and fees?Experience and expertise in your specific type of project (e.g., fix-and-flip, rental pr...
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Hello BP, first post! I live in a older 1950s home and am about to relocate. I want to keep the property as my first rental and am wondering how high I should prioritize updating outlets, many are ungrounded and not G...
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Hi everyone, It seems like most lenders are prioritizing purchase transactions in the Austin area. Does anyone have recommendations on lenders willing to do refi's currently? Thanks!