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Hi BP folks,Lets say I like to make a deal on MF unit that have cap rate of 8% and If qualified for Freddie Mac loan that will let me have 75% LTV but then can I have the remaining 25% from hard money lender (but non-...
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Hi Everyone,
I'm excited to be a member of the site and hope to make valuable connections here!
I'm currently working in Finance in the Chicago area - with hopes of branching out into real estate investing in the n...
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Hey BiggerPockets, I recently have done a lot of reading about tax saving strategies for our business (we own a successful farming operation), and discovered multiple ways that we could save a TON on taxes - which mea...
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I'm going to rent out a room in my 2/2 in South Tampa/Fair Oaks, most likely the master with ensuite bath. I had focused on renting it LTR, unfurnished, but now wonder if I should furnish it for easy switch between LT...
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Hey all, i need some help. I want to get into real estate more. I have a rental property that rents exactly what I pay for the mortgage. The bank is willing to give me upwards of 90k in a cash out refinance. The inter...
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Hello! I am reaching out with a question regarding FHA loans for house hacking and would appreciate your valuable insights on potential lenders.
Allow me to provide a more detailed overview of my situation. I am curr...
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We have a MTR that we received a zoning notice on from the city. They believed we were operating a STR. We are considering a STR option for this property for the summer months due to its proximity to the beach. The sn...
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Investors seeking to optimize their assets, defer taxes on large capital gains, and secure their financial future often explore various trust structures to achieve their objectives. Two popular options that have gaine...
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I am new to RE investing and was wondering if it's best to get a real estate license or remain as an investor/wholesaler w/o a license. Are there any RE Agents that started off as investors and eventually decided to ...
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So BP has proven to be an extra valuable resource so far for a newbie like myself so I'm hoping some of the more experienced folks here can give me some feedback on an off-market property I'm looking at.The figures be...