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Hi everyone, I am looking to start planning to buy my first property. In determining how much mortgage I am pre-approved for, do I use a mortgage broker or go directly to the lenders? I hear credit unions have better ...
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As I transition from my current professional practice and educational background of architecture into real estate, I'm considering to add to my knowledge base with a few online courses. Of course I read and do a lot ...
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Hoping someone has some advice:I have an opportunity to buy a block of real estate (50+ units, 30+ properties) I have a partner that compliments my weaknesses and will provide organization, technology, and a managemen...
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I'm a resident of CA and I plan to invest in a syndication in Texas along with a friend of mine. I talked to a few lawyers and the recommendation was to create an LLC in WY with both of us as members and invest in the...
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I am looking to find a multifamily complex, about 25-75 units or so. Class C+/B-. As I am looking at where to invest, I have been trying to understand real estate cycles and am struggling somewhat. Pe...
I hope this is the correct forum to post this question. I currently have a mutual fund account with around 25k that I would like to use towards the purchase on an investment property. Long story short, my parents set ...
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I recently read an article in a business journal regarding investing in real estate through crowdfunding. Has anyone on this forum had experience dealing with Fundrise, RealCrowd or Crowdstreet? Anyone care to discu...
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Hello!I am 24 years old and I just moved to the Lakeview area in Chicago, IL. I've recently become interested in the idea of Real Estate Investing for a few reasons. I have two friends who own rental properties and th...
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Hi,I have $400k that my husband left me after the divorce. I never worked my whole life and I'm not finding jobs...seem to be procrastinating. Im also very irresponsible with money. I need to do something with this mo...
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Dear BP members So many times I have received valuable insights and contacts through this forum... it’s pay back time!Take a few minutes to read this: https://www.ccim.com/cire-magazine/issues/Jan-Feb-19/Basically, to...