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Hey BP, new member here but a longtime lurker. I have a full-time day job and do real-estate on the side. I live in St. Charles, MO and have been getting into real estate more and more as time goes by. I have my per...
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My neighbor came to me a few days ago and mentioned that he will possibly be selling is home via short sale. Him and I are in pretty good standing so I have been trying to find a way that I can purchase his home to ad...
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Greetings BP members. I'm a first time real estate investor looking to buy vacant lots and homes in the Pensacola Florida area. My strategy for doing this will be to purchase properties via a tax deed sale. Are there ...
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A Real Estate Contract: is a legally-binding document that outlines the agreed upon terms between two or more parties in a real estate transaction and becomes legally binding when signed by all parties.4 Types of Real...
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I'm buying a 1 family rental with an FHA loan, should I have my own home inspection or is FHA inspection sufficient? I'd really appreciate advice from anyone familiar with FHA's inspection process or home inspections ...
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What is a good way to use a Quit Claim Deed? I will be getting two properties under contract soon. One I will flip to an end buyer and the other I plan to Quit Claim so I can save on the closing cost for now and pay t...
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Hi all -I thought I would put a quick update out there on how 2015 ended up for me. This was my first year really investing in real estate. I have another posted which talks about how I purchased 8 rental properties...
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Ready to take on that first or next fix and flip? Before you roll up your sleeves and start swinging that hammer, there's something crucial you need to know: the hidden costs that can quietly sabotage your renovati...
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Hello BP!I am an investor from the SF Bay Area. I am purchasing a 5plex property in Dallas, which closes tomorrow, 8/31. I have experience with rental properties in the bay area, but this will be my first out of sta...
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Hello Everybody, I own several 4plexs and each of them has rooftop packaged heat pump AC units. I bought most of the buildings with older AC units that I've slowly been working my way through replacing. I've used seve...