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I was recently sent a tape of only CFD loans and I am trying to understand the difference between that and a regular mortgage.From what i understand the difference between a CFD and a regular mortgage are (correct me ...
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My name is Ryan Gnizak, first time posting on the forums here. I live in Louisville, KY with my wife and 10 month old daughter. Currently I sling product for Pepsi and I am hoping to get my foot i...
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How many properties can you buy and sell, assuming holding at least a year, to maintain investor status (cap gain 15%) and not dealer (pay tax at higher rate)?
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As a developer/builder there's always ideas swirling in my head about "fantasy projects" I'd like to do someday. One that is just outside our grasp right now, and I'm sure all of you have some too.
If you c...
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Hi BP -You guys have helped me immensely over the years and I am finally at a point in my investing career where I can embark into apartment buildings. I'll be honest though, the idea of writing an LOI and all the jaz...
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I am new to these forums and to real estate investing. I will soon get a hold of 250k of cash from selling my home. I would like to invest some of this into real estate.I am thinking of investing in a single apartment...
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I’m a broker here in Central Florida and am curious to hear opinions on what makes a great STR real estate agent? Is it local knowledge about any given area? Experience in selling short term rentals? Connections to ve...
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I'm thinking on moving on from my current realtor and just calling the listing agents. For those that do this any recommendations or methods you follow when doing so? Or lessons you've learned?I'm sure I'll be asked w...
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Can someone please explain the cap rate and how to calculate it according to my offering of a property. I just purchased my first investment thanks to everyone on here and it went very very well. I think I got lucky...
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As I’m looking for my first deal I keep going back to turn key opportunities as an option. I’m curious if anyone has built their portfolio mostly or completely with turn key properties?