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Hi BP network! I'm considering investing in a 3BR property (home) near the coast. However, it's not directly waterfront. It's approximately 12 minute drive to the beach, and 4 minute drive to the river/marsh. We'r...
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Hey all,Does anybody have experience obtaining a mortgage from a US based bank or lending company for an international property (Belize) and have any recommendations? I’m looking for options to finance a condo for vac...
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Let's face it; we're all after the off-market deals. You may use the MLS to find things, but I figured I would share with you exactly how I became the off-market king over the past two decades. I have really prided my...
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I am thinking about building a house for our next primary residence, but I would also like to use it occasionally as an STR. I’m thinking about features to include for this purpose. So far, I’m thinking about extra cl...
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Hey all, What I'm referring to are what (on the surface) appear to be the "Community Type" HOA's. From what I understand, they basically "Maintain" the entryway to the neighborhood, make sure nobody paints their house...
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Hello everyone,Would you please share any data you may have or any information based on your experience:1. Do upgrades such as quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances command higher...
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Hi, everyone, I live in Northern Virginia, the house prices here isn't low. I estimate the return on investment property is about 5-7% (assuming you buy house using cash at a fair market value and consider no vacancy ...
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I just won a 2014 Polaris Ranger 400 HO on a $25 raffle (it is a sidexside). I have been trying to decide if I should keep it or sell it to help fund another housepurchase. The polaris is worth retail almost 9K out ...
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Hi Everyone!Kind of new to the forum, been reading a LOT over the last couple of days. My post here is for some advice, feedback, criticism, etc on my "next step" in my REI business. My background is construction, m...
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Hey everyone!We are taking out a HELOC on our home, updating it and adding some great features, and putting it out there as a STR. We live on one of the only lakes in Broward County where you can have boats with motor...