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Military Investors - I wanted to post more of a piece of advice with hopes it would generate some discussion. For the longest time while being active duty military I kept my identity as a real estate investor somewhat...
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Hello Everyone!When presenting the idea to family & friends about them lending their money to you to invest into real estate how do you do it?Do you have a pre-drafted contract that shows what guaranteed money the...
Found a new construction town home that checks everything I am looking for, except the price. I am a builders ideal customer: conventional loan, no realtor representing me, and willing to go with their in house financ...
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In the North Texas area, what are the most common broker/agent fees and/or commission splits? I just got my license and now need a sponsoring broker and just wondering what the going rates where, especially for someo...
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Does anyone have experience in renting out apts. furnished? Any thoughts/advice? I own only one unit, an efficiency apt. in a great downtown DC location. My tenant is moving out after 9 years, and I'm wondering if it ...
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Bigger Pockets Nation!
After about 3 months of listening to Bigger Pockets Podcast, taking furious notes and reading through many forums as I have questions, I'm ready to make my first post!
My wife and I just had a...
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Finally got my first property under contract! Finishing inspections today but assuming everything goes well we will close in late April (VA is slow). Thinking through what work we are going to do to the property and...
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I know the question is subjective. Obviously there is a tax savings (deferred) benefit. For those who've gone through the process on a SFR, did you find it worth the extra steps, time involvement, and (maybe) hassles ...
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**Rant Alert**I HATE showing a property for sale or lease when the current tenants have NO IDEA I'm coming. They're sleeping, on a Zoom call, furious at me, or worse, outright refuse to let me in.
I'm a Realtor, inve...
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Hello and HAPPY SUNDAY BP!! My partner and I went to an awesome meetup in Philly. The speaker was a multifamily investor and has been in the business for a number of years. He offered so much content in the two hours...