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I've been working with an agent for a couple months now in hopes of finding my second deal. He was previously my teacher in high school, so I've had a relationship with him and I've signed a buyer's agreement with him...
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Do you really need an LLC for your rental property? Lawyers seem to be the most anxious to get me to do it.
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A lot of people start out wholeselling and I'm thinking about the process of actually meeting with a seller and taking a look at the property. Obviously you should come prepared with knowledge about the property, cont...
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I'm getting ahead of myself, but I would like to have things prepared before I buy my first investment. Like what do people do for background check on tenants?
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This may be long winded so I apologize, but I am in desperate need of some advice! Thank you in advance :)I currently live in a hot market (who doesn’t?) in southern Maine and own (I have a mortgage) a single family h...
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Hi everyone - first post here!I'm currently debating on whether or not my fiancee and I should rent for the next couple of years or house hack in Staten Island, NY. Here's our situation:- She is in a residency program...
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I have a question for all the WOMEN in real estate out there on BP.DO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE AND ENJOY GOING TO REAL ESTATE MEETUPS? IS THERE ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE YOU MORE COMFORTABLE GOING TO MEETUPS? @Jonna Weber ...
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Hi all -We have our first investment property under contract, with an estimated close date of Aug. 12th. The property has current tenants, which have expressed interest to stay. Their current lease expires Aug. 15th...
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We are looking to purchase our first rental property and will use it as as STR as well as a vacation property for our personal use. Any drawbacks to purchasing a new spec home in the Phoenix area (assuming HOA allows...
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I'm trying to break into a new market, so I don't have any track record there. I've heard that some commercial brokers will ask for a proof of funds before they even show you a deal, if they don't know you.Are there a...