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Here's an interesting article I read this morning that pretty much reiterates everything we've been talking about here on BP the past 6 months:
http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/20/real_estate/amateur-investors/index.html...
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I own 3 single family rentals debt free worth 60k, 70k and 150k per, so about 280k total. I want to buy a multi family bldg between 25-35 (or more) units but I have little cash and hate debt. I would be willing to ref...
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Hello BP members,After months of listing to podcasts, reading books on real estate investing, and a little procrastination I am finally taking action on my first step to financial freedom. I currently live in Seattle ...
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Ok....I'm still screening calls from my 1st direct mail campaign. And although I can recognize a killer deal when I come across one. Here's my issue Im getting calls from actual investors who own property so they sort...
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Hi all!I'm super new, so please forgive my ignorance. :)I'm looking to purchase a home (as my primary residence) using a HELOC in the 1st lien position (so I can draw off the equity as I pay it off), however I am fin...
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My name is Alex Filipe and I'm an aspiring REI. I plan to start my venture through a VA loan. I've been reading a lot about VA loans but can not seem to come across this specified question regarding them. Its stated t...
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I am in the process of transferring my 401K funds to a SDIRA. I understand I can transfer my funds to a SDIRA. Do you know someone locally who I can get in touch? I am looking to use the cash to purchase my first pro...
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Found an investment property where the location is great and comps are strong. However, the home itself is priced on the higher end of my price range and will require $80K in rehab costs according to the seller who is...
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I am hoping to acquire my first property in the near future, but not sure what type of job I should take on a new investor. Buy to flip, buy to rent, home condo or multifamily home. I have some ideas, but is there any...
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I am about to start putting in offers in a super competitive market, Austin TX. Does anyone have any real life examples/tips of how I can make my offer stand out? I most likely will be competing against dozens of offe...