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Hello everyone,I'm new to real estate investing and I'm planning on purchasing my first investment here in the next couple months. What is the standard percentage down hard money lenders require & are they going t...
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Hello there,I'm closing on 114 acres of timberland in Baldwin County, Alabama soon and I'm buying at a steep discount for the surface value. The land has been unmanaged and I plan on planting longleaf pine trees once ...
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Hey BP!I was studying Real-estate and a question came to my mind. When determining if a potential house will be great for house hacking what is the criteria to look for? Should i be using Cap rates, COC return, or whi...
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I'm an Iowan who has found his way to Tokyo, Japan to work as a programmer.Although I truly enjoy programming as a profession, my real dream is to become a full-time investor and continue programming as a hobby. I've ...
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Ok , I’m interested in everyone’s opinion on how they would reach the goal in this scenario. Your goal is to get 50 doors preferably a rental complex and quit your job. Your starting with 1000 dollars . You want to ge...
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Alabama has now implemented the new tax lien system and many are left wondering how it really works, especially with the OTC tax liens. When multiple liens have been issued on a property, we now see multiple lienhol...
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I am plagued with how to finance the purchase of lots and development of RV pads, landscaping, etc. I was told the only way to finance this is through a local bank with a personal loan. It occurred to me that maybe ...
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Hello fellow investors,Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm native to the Pittsburgh region currently investing in Allegheny and Butler Country in Multifamily Properties, commercial and residentialQuick RE Backgro...
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I just got my real estate license and am looking to focus much of my activity on investing in rental properties. (Single/Multi-Family). Long term goal of retiring in 10-15 with my properties acting as my primary cash...
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Looking for a (remote) tax advisor. My husband and I are planning to purchase our first investment property next year. We also started an LLC this year and need guidance on how to manage well for taxes.I’m surprised a...