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Last night, I had a friend approach me and wanted to help me turn my real estate insight and coaching into a tech product that would help new AND growing investors determine what type of investing they would be most s...
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should we replace carpet with carpet or put hardwood flooring in. initial cost is significantly higher but for wear and tear of a buy and hold strategy for a rental. does any one have any past experience with doing this?
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Hi all,
I know this situation may seem a bit odd I'll try to piece it together as best as possible.
Last year I purchased a fixer upper home seller financed on an 18 month balloon, due to be paid back Jan 2024 thr...
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I am a newbie in the whole repair estimation process so I am seeking opinions on what I am missing. I ran an exercise after reading the J. Scott's Estimating Rehab Costs book to estimate the cost of replacing the fron...
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Hey everyone,As of April 1st it seems bank have seriously slowed down on giving residential loans on cash out refinances of investment properties. Are you finding that the next best option is a commercial cash out ref...
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In a recent podcast episode there was talk about certain credit unions now offering mortgages to investors that only require 5% down. Has anyone figured out which credit unions are offering this product??
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Hello esteemed professionals and fellow newcomers!
I’m new and seeking help to break into the investment world. Speculations seem dim in 2020 based on some articles that I've read. But I’m not disheartened in the sl...
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I just listened to today’s podcast (show 363) with Michael Hyatt all about less is more and productivity and I’m wondering if anyone has read any of his books or if you have another recommendation for your favorite bo...
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Hello BP,My rental is a single family home that I'd like to upgrade with a nest thermostat. The tenants are great and it's cashflowing nicely so I want to do a nice upgrade for them as a reward of sorts. I've been loo...
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Hello BP community,I am looking for a recommendation on where you guys go to research different products for rehab projects, ex. kitchen cabinets, toilets, sinks, blinds, etc.