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So here I am, just a lowly metalsmith, hammering away at the anvil and feverishly listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcast (as metalsmiths do). I was introduced to BP only a couple months ago and figured I'd get famili...
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I just got a quote from our lender on a rental property. Is this typical with what you guys are seeing in your area? Also are you guys getting a better interest rate?5 year balloon at 5.711 interest rate Amortized ov...
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I've been trying to find a good deal in my area for buy and hold, but it seems a impossible task. The SFH have too much property tax and the price doesnt match the income. So I have been looking into buying a 5+ Mu...
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I am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with Vit Finance LLC and or George Lycos? He claims this business is "fully registered" located in Reno NV. This is part of the email I received after contacting him: Comp...
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Howdy Folks! I am excited to connect with like minded folks. I am a Dr. of Physical Therapy and own a few clinics in the Bangor, Maine region. I am interested in investing in multi units in my state as a start, we own...
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Folks,I am a private lender, mainly for residential flips, and it kills me to turn away the vast majority of my applicants because they don't have the upfront cash to qualify for my loans. I require them to have subst...
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I read a lot about the need to protect your personal assets if you own rentals or from your business activities.
My question is... Who has personal assets that are worth worrying about protecting?
If a...
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Hi follow Dallas investors, my name is Ray, I'm an out-of-state investor from California, and I'm considering using my IRA funds to flip and sell houses in the Dallas area. I'm looking for an investor who has done the...
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I continue to get emails from Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company, but he keeps wanting me to pay a deposit + his 2% origination fee upfront...seems like a scam and wanted to see if anyone has done business with th...
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Hi. I am curious how others are scaling their businesses using non traditional financing. I currently have 10 units and some equity and I know that if I want to achieve my goals I will need a strategic financing par...