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I'm a hands-on blue collar type landlord thinking about changing my business model to scale up my number of rentals. I would appreciate thoughtful input about how you decide on rental scaling and business modeling.Abo...
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Hey BiggerPockets family!
My wife and I (mid-40s) are motivated W2 earners with a rental property under our belts, eager to expand our real estate portfolio and create significant passive income. We've set ambitious ...
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I live in Massachusetts and have a family member who is asking for a personal loan of $60,000 to purchase a $78,000 mobile home in Rhode Island. I do have the money to loan and would like to help and I know that the b...
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Hello:
I'm new here, but the introduction page won't let me post.
There is a ratty duplex down the street for sale, the Realtor says the bank will probably get 67K for it. I think it needs 50K per unit....
What are some of the pros and cons of paying off the mortgages of a few of your rental properties? Thanks!
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I was recently told that I don't qualify for a conventional loan because of my debt to income ratio due to college loans. I don't have an astronomical amount of debt and no other debt besides my wife's car payment and...
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Hello BP!I'm coming to you all for help, but first - let me introduce myself. My name is Rob, I'm a marketing grad born, raised and now investing in the suburbs of Philadelphia. In my Junior year at Eastern University...
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I'm a moderately experienced moonlight investor with solid and relevant non-RE professional credentials, just got my real estate licence, joined my PM's brokerage, and I just had 3 deals pay out. I'm working on level...
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When I first got started in this business my mentor said "Start with the numbers and be an expert at spreadsheets!" Boy was he right...This game is more underwriting than anything. It doesn't matter how much money you...
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I've got a good long-standing relationship w/ a guy who owns a commercial construction company. He's got a diverse and skilled staff on his payroll, and I know they've got the ability to do any sort of work that mi...