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I have spoken to a few people who may be interested in lending me money to help in building my portfolio. I'll be starting with some flips to build cash reserves. I understand that a promissory note can be used to sec...
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Hi BP,
I'm an investor from Chicago looking to potentially purchase my first property using an FHA loan. If I went this route I would rent out all of the units from day one (i understand that this is only permitted a...
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I'm an investor focusing on value-add multifamily (out of state), but I'm also a licensed GC performing residential interior remodeling work. I'm starting to evaluate flips but am looking for a JV partner to fund them...
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Hello I'm new here and I am more than excited to get started in the real estate business. I have goals from buying, fixing, and selling, to Airbnb owning. Any suggestions, advice, or experience you could give me. I wo...
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Investors from New Jersey and New York are finding it difficult to find affordable real estate deals as most companies are outpricing them. Although Philly is not a viable option, I am considering investing in Delawar...
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I consistently see posts on BP and elsewhere that claim an investment has "no downside risk." Alternatively, the ads claim "no market" risk or some variant thereof.
Am I the only person that thinks this is complet...
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I think this would essentially be an FSBO.Is there a reason this would be a bad idea? I am working with someone that is an agent but also owns a property they contacted me about selling. I own several rentals, but h...
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Real estate investing has become increasingly popular in recent years. One of the reasons for this is the ability to generate passive income. Passive income streams are a great way to create long-term wealth with mini...
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As a new investor I have looked many places in an effort to find a good solid hard money lender that will lend 100% of the project, solely based on the project, that can close quickly. Do you guys have any suggestions?
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Just a word of advice to beginners who have not yet bought any property....
One major problem that a lot of new people run into is just getting started. The biggest problem I believe is that people end up thinking to...