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Hello BP community,I am new to buy and hold investing and have being doing as much reading and learning as possible while looking for deals to get started with. I came across an opportunity involving purchasing duplex...
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We have a small 750sq ft single family home that we have completely renovated. Started getting quotes for paint and I was shocked!!!! This does include interior and exterior with trim. But still, $8000!!!!! How do y’a...
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I'm 33 and looking to relocate. I was an interior designer (cabinet sales basically) in Denver, Colorado before the corona. Now I'm provided with a new opportunity. Im not going back to my old job and I can basically ...
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I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
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Hi everybody,I'm brand new on the site and to real estate. I was hoping to tap into some of the knowledge that some of the other members on the site may have about the Philadelphia area. A little about myself; I've...
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Ok, I have two good deals but they are pre-foreclosure properties and I'm a Wholesaler. How do I close the deal with a Pre-Foreclosure? I'm lost because I know about closing deals with FSBO properties. Do you do pre-f...
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I realize this question is going to be unheard of by some, but would you consider renting a short term rental without TVs?We have a three bedroom two bath Lakehouse, that we are considering keeping for personal use. W...
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When a sub2 transaction goes through and you have a l/o to a t/b for a set time (2-5yrs), if the seller wants to get another house will they be able to qualify for another loan? If not, what do you do or tell them?
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Hi everyone!
I just opened escrow on my first property! It's a 3 unit, single building home and I am super excited about it. It's an old 1910 California craftsman style home with 2700 sqft in a historic nei...
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- When you first started out, did you invest in GURUS, Mentors Or Books? Or all three? - What helped you GROW?