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I am new to the business and I am interested in obtaining rental properties. I'm not sue if those are called buy-and-holds but i am here to learn from all of the great people on this site.
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The Difference Between a Hard Money Mortgage Loan and a Private Mortgage LoanSometimes used interchangeably, these two terms are not synonymous. A Hard Money Loan refers to a TYPE of loan, while a Private Mortgage Lo...
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I'm in the process of doing my first lease option locally. I was able to secure the deal at a monthly rent equal to the current owner's mortgage payment ~$750/mo. Market rents for the area are around$925-$975/month....
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I am a college student at Oregon State University currently studying engineering, and I am trying to build my real estate education so I will be better prepared for investing when I join the workforce after school. Th...
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What is the difference between private and hard money lending. Are there any private and hard money lenders in the Richmond area.
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Hi everyone! I am newer to the website and am loving all the information. I’m located in the suburbs just west of Chicago. I was wondering if anyone has been finding any good deals on multi family buildings in the Chi...
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Hey Everyone,
I just signed up to get "back in touch" with the investing community. I was an active investor from 2010-2013 where I did rehabs and wholesaling. From 2013 until now I have been running direct m...
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My current short term goal is to purchase a 2-4 unit multi-family home by next October (about a year). My long term goal is to own 50 units in 5 years, and 100 units in 8.
What is the difference between a broker and ...
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Hi All,Curious to know if anyone can weigh in on the differences, and what to look out for when purchasing directly from an owner. After doing some due diligence of my own all I see is the benefit of no middle man (t...
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Looking to invest in Neveda & a lender my realtor recommended me is telling me I’m going to get a 2nd home loan, I had asked for a vacation home loan. Any advise ? He said at around 3-4% interest rate. Doesn’t see...