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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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Guys
I really need some advice here. In fact, if you have some time to chat over the phone, please PM me and I'll send you my number
I'm a first time home buyer and hoping for a future in real estate. I currently re...
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I am planning to buy a fixer upper and make it a B & B. I'm torn about using a general contractor vs. doing the general contracting myself.CONs of Hiring a General Contractor:1. They are reputed to suck big time ...
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Ok, lets get the "it depends on your state/local municipality" out of the way. I am looking for a more general quesiton of what is a reasonable hourly rate (or per job) to charge for DIY repairs. For example, if a t...
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Hello all,
This is my first question posed on B.P.! My question is simple. I am set to close on a property this month (a triplex). The purchase price is $48,000 with 25% down ($12,000). So my loan will be $36,000. H...
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I'm a former banking lawyer, and former lawyer for the FDIC closed-bank division. I can tell you, from the inside, how banks evaluate short sale offers. Since then, I've successfully negotiated many short sales to buy...
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I am considering a self directed IRA. Has anyone worked with BuyPD, Am Estate and Trust and Accuplan? I also talked to IRA Financial Group in NY but they do not work as custodians'. Is a custodian required?
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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.
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Hello, Is anyone aware of a mortgage program designed specifically for travel nurses? I know such programs exist for doctors,, however I can find anything for nurses.Thanks,Nathaniel
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I am considering trying to refi a property. The reason for this would be to buy more real estate. However I think we may be at the top of the market and I am concerned that there could be no equity in it if there is...