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Hello everyone!My name is Josue Guzman. I graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in mathematics (mostly out of love for the subject) not really knowing what I wanted in life. After a few months working...
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My husband and I are DINKs with a plan to retire early, well go to very part-time, that seems too easy, and I'm hoping the experts (you!) can help us vet this plan.I'm 39 and my husband is 46. We live in Austin, TX an...
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Hello BP members,
I was actually content with my life prior to contracting this "REI virus." My wife and I have good stable jobs. Her student loans were take care off. Mine is taken care off as long as I stay with m...
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The bottom line is that my rental properties were super busy this summer when, then to add to the "normal" stress, I was hit with major health issues (cancer) for hubby and a daughter. Dealing with all that was bad en...
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Charlotte rehabbers, how can I help you achieve your goals and enhance my knowledge?I'm new to investing and would really like to find a mentor in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, if at all possible. I am slowing b...
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Does it make more sense to get a 15 or 30 year mortgage on a rental property? I understand there are pros and cons to each but does having your tenants pay off the mortgage in 15 years rather than 30 outweigh the addi...
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Investors are finding it difficult to keep up with interest rates and the lending market.
Residential (Single Family and Multifam up to 4 units) - On average, we are seeing rates 0.75% higher than owner-occupied loan...
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Hey! What would you recommend me to have into account when buying land? Is there a particular strategy I should know? I'm just starting off with real estate, so I'm a bit lost.
I’m 21 years old and plan on using a VA loan to purchase my first home. I’m looking at buying a duplex and living in one unit and renting out the other. I hear this is a great way to start out and really save on some ...
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I am relatively new to real estate investing and want to get started on buying buy and hold properties. Unfortunately I am stuck at a dead end job and was thinking of finding a job in the real estate field to help le...