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I will be getting my real estate license very soon (approximately 2 weeks). I currently work full time in the RE industry (not as an agent) but will probably start out as a part time agent on the side doing open ho...
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Here's the scenario:
I have an elderly in-law who owns a home free and clear. It's an older (1951), 3 bdrm, 1 bath, just over 1000sqft single family detached home in my area (Northern CA).
The problem is, a frien...
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I have a good friend closing on his first property today, a 4-plex in a lower income area outside of philly, he will be self-managing. I am trying to put together some first steps, but being only part-time myself, wan...
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If was forced to invest out of state. Without having to think about it, I would probably concentrate my investing dollars in Dallas / Fort Worth.1) Population is estimated to grow over a million from 2010 - 2020. 2) G...
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slumlord is a pretty harsh term, however, let's say-Its a rough neighborhood (some spray paint and busted windows on various bldgs)-A bunch of 2-4plexes on the block-the living conditions of current tenants is bad (pa...
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Well. Woe is me. Here's the tale of a young, banana-headed investor who leaped fast without the analysis paralysis that so many would-be investors suffer from...
Okay, SO... to start, someone recently ask...
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Hello all,
So...as I am researching the topic on PMI, I am coming up with conflicting responses. I am looking at a 3.5% (30 year) owner-occupied FHA loan for a duplex in Dallas.
From what I understand....
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Good Afternoon,
I was looking for some opinion on the Salem, Oregon housing market. I am looking to relocate their this summer and have some questions.
1.) Is there a buy and hold market? I ask because...
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Hi All:Have not checked in the BP for a few weeks, as I have been busy running around Portland Metro area looking for myself a property to flip, I have looked at atleast 20 houses, but have not been successful yet... ...
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Hi guys im trying to payoff my moms house with a heloc from my primary residence. How do i go about doing this. Is there going to be tax implications and whats the best strategy. Tax wise and investing wise Thanksshou...