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New to investing and do not have tons of cash. My wife and I plan on buying a fixer upper with medium repairs needed for ourselves to live in for atleast 5 years. I want to give examples of numbers and can someone tel...
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Listening to the most recent podcast from BP, it got me thinking about what criteria I should have in mind when looking at potential rental properties. Just off the top of my head, you'd think of the real estate thumb...
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so, my tenant emailed me a "declaration form" basically saying he's gonna not be paying rent. I've met with my accountant and was informed that it's a legitimate document. This question I have is besides the point. My...
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I am currently doing a cash out refinance on my primary home and using the cash to fund the down payments of my first two investment properties. All three of these use a conventional loan. I will not qualify for anoth...
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I’m new here and am still in immersing myself in all the BP Blogs and pods. Just wanted to ask some experienced investors about the 1% or 2% rule. I know it’s more of a guideline than anything, but is it a realistic m...
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We have tenants who haven't paid rent this month (it's now the 10th). We just took over property management duties of all our own properties at the very beginning of the month, which was a surprise to everyone when th...
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I know FHA offers apartment loans at 87% LTV. That's great, but what if the apartment building I want is still slightly out of reach? Is there anything else I can add to the stack other than friends and family's mon...
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I am looking to expand my portfolio into bigger multifamily properties out of my area. Right now all of my loans for 5+ units are with a local bank. They are around 4.5% interest, 5 year fixed with 25 year amortizat...
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Hi everyone,I have a tenant is a great tenant. Pays on time, is kind, keeps the home very tidy, and doesn't complain a lot or break things. Recently my tenant informed me they have been prescribed a service animal for...
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I found a great looking property to house hack in Tempe, AZ. It's a turn key 4plex walking distance from a major University (ASU) and definitely a nice place for me and my wife and toddler to live in. The only problem...