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Hello new member community:I'm primarily interested in buying and holding and eventually flipping properties in my area. Looking forward to sharing and learning with others in this community.
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Anybody know of any really good basic real estate books?
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Not sure if this is a silly question, but I'm having trouble understanding what it means when REI say that a deal has to "work for your numbers." Can someone paint me a scenario using numbers to illustrate what a good...
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I’m 19, and after sitting down and really thinking about what I want to do with my life I decided real estate is the path I want to pursue. I am completely new to this and just starting out researching around and am w...
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Hi Everyone,I have been listening/watching BP and other videos on YouTube for a while now and feel like I have learned so much yet, still feel lost. I feel like I have listened to so many new things that now it all ki...
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Is a mortgage broker the same thing as a mortgage loan officer ?Does anyone know any pre training I can do to become a mortgage loan officer. Materials that can prepare me for the NY exam.I am aware that the NY exam d...
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I have been searching the internet to find a way to use the tax credit as a down payment for my buyers. The government released information on May 29, 2009, stating the credit can indeed be used as a down payment.
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Hi BP community. I have the opportunity to relocate to the Scottsdale, AZ from Philly. I was wondering if anyone has any real life experience pertaining to this:I would love to move to the west coast & get away fr...
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I am hoping to get some guidance on HomePath Financing. The description reads, "This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase. this property for as little as 3% down!" How is it determined what % down you will ne...
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I'm doing some research for an article on the real estate investor mindset. I'd love your insight:
If there were a consistent supply of properly priced, properly qualified properties that met your investment model, ...