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Hey Guys, So I've been trying to discover a way to raise capital for real estate investing using other peoples money. And after consulting with multiple lenders I now know that most banks wont lend on a property if t...
Hey there BP community,Christian here, Quick Question. Can you use your personal homes equity as "skin in the game" in a hard money loan?I have been trying to improve my credit to a point where i can get the equity ou...
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Hey everybody. I am looking into purchasing another multifamily and wanted to ask the seller to carryback 10% of the loan to help with the down payment. But when I checked with my lender, they only will lend with a ...
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Hello BP,Simple question to all: Would you sell you primary residence in order to pull out ALL of the equity and then use it to invest in real estate?
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Team,
I'm interested in hearing how people have/might structure deals with family and friends for buy and hold. To add some detail, say I'm seeking 50k to go towards down payments on 2-4 unit midwest properties that ...
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For any business, the first year is critical. What happens in the beginning shapes the direction your business will take in the future. That’s a lot of pressure. However, you need to strike a balance between managing ...
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I am separating from Active Duty w/in 6 months. I am trying to buy a home & I have been pre-approved but the lender says that I will not be approved unless I show that I am either going to re-enlist or...
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Paid contractor a total of $4400 out of $6600 total job cost (partial basement finishing). He did some basic framing, hung drywall (not well). He was supposed to also finish all mudding, hang two doors and install dr...
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What is the best way to find an experienced real estate lawyer or tax accountant that can advise me through general questions? I turned to google but don't know if that is the best approach? I have two properties and ...
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I have heard this is a no no, but I don't recall ever hearing why it's bad.I have confirmed hail damage on three roofs. Is there a down side if I file these as a claim? Am I guaranteed the policy will be cancelled? I ...