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I'm working on my first apartment deal. I might need a key principal if purchase price /loan amount is above a certain amount.I was told I should start looking for a key principal well before I find deal. Is this true...
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I'm new to this group and am also new to real estate investing. I own a home (primary residence) in Southern California with a lot of equity, and am thinking of doing a cash-out refinance to invest in my first re...
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I don't know if it's a good thing or not, but I work 11 hours a day in my barber shop. I make $100,000 year doing so, so why would people put a label on me like "workaholic"? I have very little time for socializing, a...
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Doesn't have to be real estate related! I just want to hear what life's big lessons have taught you, and how I can learn from it. Some of my background:I live in Las Vegas, NVI have a girlfriendI read a lot and I try ...
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I found a property listed at 60,000 (and worth close to that price) and spoke with the owners and found out they owe 20,000 and are selling it due to a death of a family member. They just want to move forward in life....
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To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes to acquire it?I don't want to become ultra wealthy because I don't want to do what it takes.I love spending time with my wife and being home...
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I have multiple investment properties and living in a SFR. I am wanting to buy another house to owner occupy and turn my current house into a rental. What are the reserve requirements for a conventional loan with Fann...
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After 20 years of wishing, I finally bought my first rental house. I am officially a landlord. This was a creative purchase from a fellow Bigger Pockets investor and I loved the experience. I am looking forward to man...
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In deciding what strategy works for you in terms of real estate investment, I think your net worth and income has a significant impact. If you need additional income to supplement and have less net worth, cash flow pr...
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Can anyone recommend a reliable GC who works in/around the Southern Baltimore metro area (Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arrundel Counties)?Joe