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Hi guys,my name is Jaša and i have recently read a book about banking that opened not only my eyes regarding financing but my whole brain... So basically the idea is to become private lender (or trust deed investor). ...
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True story,About two years ago I was approached by a wealthy friend and given the opportunity to manage and invest $500K of his funds into the real estate market.....whats the catch you ask? no catch, After watching m...
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This is the question I hear the most. Everyone has a story to tell and I would love to hear yours. Once you share perhaps someone else could have an "ah-ha" moment in order to find their first deal.
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As 2014 comes to an end and 2015 soon begins. I want to purchase my first rental property under 50k in Atlanta GA in Q1 of 2016. I will eventually move there when i'm older. NYC isn't where I want to live anymore. I'...
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What is some the best advice you have ever received, be it from BP, Mentors or Family?In Real Estate or In Life....
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Right now, the average bank in my area will do a cash out refinance at about 7.5% (for a rental property, 30 years). Obviously this makes it extremely hard to cash flow a BRRR property. Why aren't there any investors ...
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I have been in my home for 7 years and have accumulated some equity and wouldn't mind using this to buy a rental
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I have a family who wants a no interest loan.I explained I could amortize the loan but give them a payment. I ,like a bank, loan is amortized. due to their culture n beliefs they can't pay interest. I require 20% dow...
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Hi there bigger pockets members I’m a first time buyer and found a house sooner than I though and I don’t have the down payment witch is 3.5% I need to have 20,000 down what’s the best way to come up with the money or...
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Hello Fellow Investors:We are considering MLF Investing.MLF Unit: 7 Units, Price: $550,000.00What is the Thumb rule when performing the Analysis for: Closing Costs, Appraisal, CPA + Lawyer Fees, Inspection, Insurance,...