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I went and looked at a duplex last night. If everything continues to check out the plan would be to live in one side and rent out the other hopefully using an FHA loan. The one side is currently occupied. The area is ...
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Quick BackgroundUnder contract on a 3 bed 1.5 bath ~1,400 square foot 1970s split level set to close this Friday, 9/17. The current strategy is "STR BRRRR". We're essentially taking it down to the studs and converting...
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I bought a property at Sheriff Sales 2 weeks ago and just found out this week that there are liens on it. I have no experience in this and now I'm stressing out. Basically, I was informed that the property went thro...
I’m getting my home renovated and we’re now on the windows and door installation stage. As I have always had a flair for antique collectibles and memorabilia, I love the current windows that we have whereas DH wants t...
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Hey there BPIn looking for an investment property I came across a Multi-family that has two residential units and a 1st floor commercial. I plan to finance through an FHA. I am wondering if this property can even be c...
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If you have the money on hand to buy a property outright is there any reason, or what are the reasons to take out a bank loan?
I bought my primary residence in 2010. While living there I renovated 90% of the house, because it was something I enjoyed and thought it would substantially increase my equity. Unfortunately I didn't do my homework a...
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I found a house that’s been abandoned for a while and needs to be torn down but my question is this, how do I calculate an offer ? Is it the land value ? I’m guessing I deduct the cost of demo and possibly price to re...
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Is it more challenging to get a mortgage for a low cost primary residence mobile home than it would be for a traditional grounded structure? I ask because I'm looking into buying mobile homes and then offering owner ...
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I am now starting out investing in the Albany, NY and upstate area. Would it make sense to stay and invest in this area and surrounding areas, or to expand to the Tri-state area and Pennsylvania? Pros and Cons?