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Has anyone used a HECOC to purchase investment properties? Really I would like to hear thoughts on using a HELOC vs simply refinancing. I currently own a rental property that I owe about 95k on and it could ap...
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Top 10 Markets With the Largest Recent Rent GrowthA look at the cities with the highest percentage of rent growth over the past five years, along with their struggles and successes.In every city, rent growth is fueled...
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Hi,Big fan of BiggerPockets - not very many posts but active forum reader.I was hoping some of the seasoned members can help provide some input in starting a Hard Money Loan business solely for 2nd Liens on homes. I k...
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Hello folks.My wife and I just joined the community here at BiggerPockets. We currently live in Toronto, Canada but we own a home in Bonita Springs, Florida. We are very excited about learning more about the investmen...
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I'm a free-market person, but if the autos go under, we'll have millions of more people without work. Do you guys think we need a bailout or maybe some of you have some other ideas?
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The purpose of this post is to provide hope to those trying to make it in a high priced market such as Hawaii, California, New York, etc.My wife and I made $600,000 doing live-in flips in Honolulu. It took us 11 year...
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Hello all, This is my 1st post. I have been lurking around for months reading all of the excellent information on the site. Its really fantastic a community like this exist. I am 36 and was fortunate enough to buy a B...
Happy New Year everyone! Let 2016 be a year of learning and prosperity for all.I have a question and I would like someone who has done this and has experience with it to help me out. I have been acting as a sole propr...
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Hey everyone. My girlfriend and I are new to BP and have a unique situation. We have been travel nurses the past few years and are looking to start investing in some properties. We are originally from Kentucky, but...