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Looking to obtain an FHA loan to househack a two through fourplex in Houston. I qualify in all of the categories except one. There are two one month gaps in my employment history over the last 5 years where I was forc...
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I am having trouble finding owners to 2 vacant homes in my area. What is a good way to find owners? How can I go about purchasing the property without owner?
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Hi there,my sister and I have flipped 2 properties over the last 2 years and now the tax payment is due. Unfortunately we both aren't particularly well informed in that department and I would really like to get a seco...
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Is there a most effective way of studying the local and neighboring market besides driving around. I have been doing a lot of driving around but I thought there has to be other ways I can get more info on the market w...
I had some questions in regards to companies such as the above two that lend on the properties cash flow. Will these companies work with first time property owners (with analyst experience underwriting real estate inv...
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Hi all,Starting out my venture. Anyone here familiar with the market in Southern Ontario, Canada? I’m looking to purchase my first property this summer.I’m considering a condo in the city (Toronto/Mississauga), and po...
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Hi Folks,
I am looking at the possibility of expanding my portfolio via leasing a B&B. I am well aware how much work a B&B involves and whilst I am only too happy to do the work in the short term (months ) ...
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Hi! I found this site while doing some research on various real estate deals online. I live just west of Portland, and I'm looking to get into REI a little more to supplement my retirement as I'm self-employed (Gener...
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Does anyone out there know of a free or cheap online service that their tenants can pay rent and it deposits into your account? I don't want to have to drive to my rentals anymore and I don't want them having my home ...
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Hi everyone,
I'm looking to do my first deal in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, and, it's a big place. I know that understanding the industry and hiring centers is important, as well as crime rates. But what's a good ...