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Should I get pre approved before I even find a deal or do people usually wait until the deal comes across there desk an then during the offer they do a finance contingency during the offer process
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Hi all, I am completely new to Real Estate with only a foot in as a new Realtor. Though I am an agent, my end goal is to be a Investor. I am at the point where I have no money, In a little bit of debt, scrambling arou...
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I'm in the process of buying my first property. I found an agent through Zillo but she hasnt really been responsive to my questions and I'm pretty sure she's just trying to work me for the highest commision. T...
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Hi all, I'm looking to find my first flip in windham Maine area, and found a great agent. I need to have financing lined up before making any offers I'm told, but it was my understanding that hard lenders need the dea...
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Insight into how and when you put your “team” together. Did you find a contractor before buying your BRRRR property? Did you find this to be more helpful? Did you find a contractor after you found a potential property...
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Hi fellow BPers! Today's been a lazy day and I've been lounging around watching all the fun house renovation/flipping shows, and it reminded me of my current house-hacking story that might be fun to share. Maybe it wi...
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Father's day is approaching and I often find myself scrambling last minute to find a gift that is useful enough for my handyman dad to enjoy. I wish he had a list of things that he would like, but often times you aren...
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I am interested in doing a fix and hold on a property, but I was told I'd have to get a renovation mortgage. It seems simple enough, but I've never done one before. What is the up- and downside?
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I thought I had seen it all until now. People scrambling in desperation to buy a home. Any "home" here on the Central Coast near San Jose and Silicon Valley. Even if it is a mobile home in a leased park, it is going o...
Hey Everyone,Just looking to learn about how people are feeling about the real estate market. More specifically:How do people see the commercial real estate market performing in 2016? (In light of the questionable gl...