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My fiance and I purchased our first true Real Estate investment in January 2016. Even though this is technically the 3rd home I have purchased, this one is what we are considering our first true investment property. W...
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Just a quick update to all my fellow short term, multi unit or property investors in general..
I've been working closely with both investor specific mortgage brokers and local credit unions on in house portfolio loan...
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I’m looking to make my first investment in a STR (location TBD). In running numbers, I’m having a hard time seeing how this can be profitable with investment (2nd home) rates being as high as they are. I’m looking for...
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I recently read something that stated if you pay for someone’s property taxes you can put a lien on someone home. And they have a grace period to pay you back. Is this true how does it work?
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Hi guys,I am new to this forum and I am interested in getting involved in real estate along side practicing law. I recently found a property that I could use some basic advice for. The property is selling for $50,000 ...
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Where or how can I find out the true square footage of a SFR I am selling in New Orleans, LA. Does anyone know this information?
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So i am looking at a house in texas. they are wanting to sell it for 120k, but it zillows out at 184k. lets just assume zillow is pretty close to appraisal. my question is, will the banks look at the value of 184k ...
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First and foremost I give a hearty thank you to the many wonderful Real Estate Investors/Professionals who give of their valuable time and knowledge on this Forum to educate us neophytes.
My question regards the sub...
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Me and my wife invest SFH rental locally. Most of the properties we purchased have an age within 20 years. In order to diversify our portfolio, we are thinking to invest out of state. We search so called turn-key prop...
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I am commited to buying a Short Term Rental, I have done my research and am ready! The only question/concern I have comes down to the market. I want to purchase a cabin in The Smoky Mountains, TN. The only concern I h...