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There hasn't been much talk lately about using your home equity as leverage so I wanted to start a new conversation. I almost feel like I could be missing something. Is this not a good idea or is it just not that po...
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Hello BiggerPockets,Before I get to my question, here's my current background.- 30M/27F (Me and my wife)- No kids- No debt (besides vehicles and house)- I make 90k, wife makes 70k- Combined income: 160k- House value: ...
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Looking for Ideas!Thank You
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No pun intended. I'm currently throwing away money renting an apartment. Looking for a duplex to purchase, however I've got a meager (at best) emergency fund. If I stay for another 6 month lease I'm out $4,500, but...
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A town im looking at has defined a short term rental anything under 6 months. This seems extreme and potentially not legal. Has anyone run into this?
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Ok I have been reading a lot about investing. What I want to do is become a land lord and buy property for rental. The only thing is I do not have much money and my fisco credit score is not great. Should I just take ...
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how high will the Federal Reserve raise the federal funds rate? well, according to the Taylor Rule/Principal for monetary policy Volker and Greenspan monetary policy with inflation at 8.7%, then the federal funds rate...
What's going on? All of a sudden, all of my local TV channels are running announcements that special interest groups are trying to do away with free antena TV. Complete with exhortations to contact your representative...
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Hi BP!How do you all budget for a new investment property purchase?I have been saving with the goal of purchasing a duplex within the next year or so. I'd like to house hack. I've realized I'm more likely to make this...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $60,000
Cash invested: $80,000
Sale price: $185,000
Full gut top to bottom. Mold. Water damage. Floors.....