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Hi, all-- Before my fiancé, @Raymond Northcutt, and I had the notion to get into real estate, we were both renting. I was fortunate enough to have a landlord that gave me my entire deposit back on the spot-- no issues...
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Hi Bigger Pockets, Military investor here needing assistance. Thanks in advance! I’ve ran the numbers on multiple calculators but I’m still not confident I’m analyzing my 3 properties correctly. Bottom-line is tha...
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I am new to the REI arena and have been listening to BP podcasts and am starting to read books. I am continually shocked when I am listening to how low the purchase prices are that I am reading about - single family u...
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Issue: How do you analyze a strip mall?
Here's the situation. I've got an opportunity to invest in a small strip mall. The property needs work and is less than 30% occupied. I've gotten a few quotes on n...
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How much cash is needed for a deal?Has anyone sold off some of their rentals to get into that space?
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Hi everyone, I’m new here and looking to get started in real estate. Is it better to first purchase a primary home for myself (living in CT), and if so, does it matter whether it’s a house or a condo? Or is it more ad...
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Ok so i purchased my first SFH 2 years ago as my primary residence, put 5% down. Lived in it for 8 months and it's been a rental since. I purchased my 2nd SFH last year as a secondary primary residence, put 5% down an...
Example: 400,000 purchase price 80% ltv 1st mtg.= $320,00015% ltv 2nd mtg.= $60,0005% down payment= $20,000Avoids Monthly PMI payment Very strong financing program for multiple reasons
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Curious if anyone has tried getting a refinance lately. Interested if anyone is getting any good quotes below 3.5% and who through.
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Hey BP Nation,A good friend of mine reached out to me and want me to represent him as his real estate agent when trying to rent a suite in a brand new commercial neighborhood mall. He is a doctor and wants to start hi...