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My name is Spencer Herrick. I'm from New Martinsville, West Virginia, about a two hour drive southwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I help manage my family's furniture and appliance retail store and am currently worki...
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I've been told it's possible to put 15% down on a property instead of the usual 25% by using collateral. Let me know your thoughts!!!$5,300,000 Purchase Price 795,000 15% down 530,000 10% equity to come from ...
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Hello,
I am looking for advice on a commercial property. I listed it for lease a few days ago and have a huge interest in the space. I can start showing the space in a few days. I will likely have multiple people who...
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Hello everyone. In the world of real estate investing, I'm sure that everyone can agree that every penny matters. That being said, I also know that there are definitely things that you never want to short cut. When...
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Low occupancy can be the most damaging obstacle property owners can face in their properties given for lease. Having many vacant units or units with few tenants can profoundly impact the cash flow plan, ability to cov...
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I have a small quote in this msn.com article applauding FHA for suspending their 90 day No-Flip Rule and suggesting FNMA and Freddie Mac should do the same. I just went back t...
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Has anyone had recent experience investing in rentals in the Berkshires in MA? I used to live there and it's a great vacation destination. Just looked at some multifamilies in Lee, Pittsfield and Gt Barrington and the...
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Hello! My husband and I are investors in the Atlanta area. We have a dozen single family rentals and we want to start buying apartments. We have several quite frustrating experiences so far where we couldn't even talk...
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Hi! A newbie here looking to make a purchase for a SFR home but the market in central jersey looks way too competitive. I am especially looking in Mercer county. Have put two offers above list price but never made it....
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My Girlfriend and I went to buy a bed from someone and it turned out that the guy was selling the bed on behalf of his parents. His elder mom passed away and his dad was moving in with his son. I asked if he would h...