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Great question! QM stands for a qualified mortgage. Qualified mortgages tend to be traditional government-backed loans and conventional loans (basically non-government backed traditional loans).
QM Loans are usually...
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Hi BP Community! I'm in NYC and brand new to all of this. I've been studying for the last couple months and I'm really interested in out-of-state investing. I'd love to start networking and hopefully find someone who'...
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How do you guys approach follow up with leads? Everyday or you give a day between so you don’t want to feel like you bothering them or turn off their motivation to sell to you
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Hello,
My name is Justin Battiste and I am based in southeastern, PA. My wife and I are interested in becoming real estate investors with a focus in STR properties. We have been listening to podcasts, reading article...
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**New to Real Estate Investing, Ready to Learn**: Hey everyone! I'm Donnie, a newbie eager to dive into real estate investing. While I'm just starting out, I'm committed to learning, growing, and making smart moves i...
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I just screened a prospective tenant with Smartmove. Without sharing too much information, the report came back with "not enough information." The criminal report showed an incident from 25 years ago. Then I checked a...
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Hello BP Community,I am looking to get into the flipping industry in the Grand Rapids area. I would really appreciate some advice on where (or where not) to look for a good flip. We are working off a limited budget fo...
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Hi BiggerPockets,I am finishing up my last year of school and looking to start my real estate journey post-graduation. I am seeking to build the team of professionals necessary to succeed, particularly when starting, ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets forum!I am a senior in high school and a burgeoning rental property investor from Minnesota. I've been working since the day I turned 14, and I currently work for a law firm and a financial advise...
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Since we're here again for another Tax Season, I'm just curious , as to know 100% what Tax Bracket someone falls in as a whole ( State, City and Federal ) ....all Combined Is it 15% of your Income you should hold o...