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First I want to wish you all the best during these times for you and your family. I am keeping everyone in my prayers. I must say, I have been through market crashes due to economic reasons and never a pandemic.
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Just looking for some advice. I inherited a family home in Des Moines Iowa , no mortgage assessed at maybe around $60k. Needs work, home was built in late 1800s. I’m aiming for possibly a HELOC For 3.5 FHA for a secon...
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I heard on a webinar that closing costs are generally 1-2%, but when I looked it up, San Diego seemed to be much higher (or California at least). What do people usually estimate closing costs to be in San Diego when y...
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I'm relatively new on the BP forum, however, I've noticed that I find deals that I would like to evaluate when on the move from my phone on the BP app. Has there been any discussion to add the calculation tools to th...
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Is there a way of gaining access to MLS without having to keep bothering an agent every time I need something. I don't mind asking the agent for assistance if there's something in it for them, I don't work for free, ...
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As a beginning real estate investor I have been overwhelmed with information. We are taught to learn as much as we can, but there's a lot of information to conquer out there. As a new real estate investor and using my...
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Hi BP,So I've come to the realization that rent collection and getting calls from tenants is taking up way to much of my time that could be better served building the business. There are services out there such as Co...
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Hi,
I'm Jess, I need y'alls help. My partner took a leap and ditched his 9-5 for real estate a couple years ago. He bought and sold a couple houses before he realized he doesn't dig the sales part. He pivoted to tech...
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I want to get a real license just to have access to the MLS. I am an investor and I don't need to be an agent or broker, I just need access to the MLS. Is a real estate license all I need to gain access to the MLS?
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Does anyone have experience with American Home Shield for their rental properties? Are they worth it?