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Hi Everyone- I'm currently a college student and I'm wanting to get started in real-estate. I'm looking to buy a duplex near the college I attend and house hack by getting a FHA loan. I'm looking for duplexes around $...
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There's no doubt that the clock starts ticking once a "deal" property lists. That being said, how many of you buy sight unseen to beat the clock? I couldn't imagine buying a property without seeing it in person first....
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I recently completed an online application to obtain a Hard Money loan. Someone called me to deliver the unfortunate news that I would need 20% down. I have no money! So they (the lender) recommended that I start o...
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Hello,I've got a quick question when calculating the 1% (or 2% or whatever percent you like) rule. Do you run the calculation against gross rent or net rent? I'm wondering if people take their chosen vacancy factor ...
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Hey All,I bought my first property last year, a duplex that I am living in half of. Now in my pursuit of self employment I am looking at purchasing another. I found a foreclosed 3 unit for 48k in a very desirable area...
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I am trying to learn more about Section 8. I know that it is guaranteed income because the government guarantees it. However, what are the chances that the tenant trashes your place? If they mess up your place then...
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I'm very new to learning about real estate, and have some questions. I'll have more after this but my other questions could change based on the answers i get. I'll admit, they may be stupid, it scares me enough that i...
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In this market is it a good time to be doing the BRRRR method or refinancing in general?
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Hey, so I have heard everything under the sun with this question. Some say the 12 months no matter what, others say if you have a reason to leave, even as small as disliking you neighbors you can leave in roughly 2 mo...
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What channels are commonly used to market properties??