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I’m looking for a book to buy to learn more about construction estimating. I want to remodel a home and would like a book that gets into specifics about pricing. And strategies to get the best bang for your buck. I wa...
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Hi all! This is my first post as a member so first off, let me extend an enthusiastic hello and gratitude in advance for the input that comes along the way!I've begun the process of deal hunting, and have nearly comp...
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Is a Roth IRA only able to convert to a self directed IRA, rather than a self directed 401K? Is the checkbook option the preferred method for real estate acquisition?
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Hi BP community!My wife and I recently purchased a duplex in Atlanta. It's the first property I've owned - I'm learning a lot. We're house-hacking and are using this property as a buy-and-hold: we are fixing up the si...
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I have an $80,000 HELOC available to use to purchase or rehab a property.
I found an $80k property in my area that will require about $60k in rehab, and the ARV will be roughly $230k. Rent will be about $1700-2000.
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Hi everyone,
I am located in NYC and am looking to purchase my first property for long term rental investment here. I am still new to this and there is a lot to learn! Would appreciate any tips, insights, or areas o...
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I know build costs are high these days, but I'm thinking about doing a very basic duplex with a blend of sub-contracting and doing some work ourselves (siding, drywall, painting). No garage, two story, side by side, ...
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Other than having to pay closing costs twice and also not being able to potentially buy a property for a greater discount up front, why would using a conventional loan be a bad idea for a BRRRR, as compared to hard mo...
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If a manufactured home is built with less materials but same square footage and amenities like same bathrooms and bedrooms but the value of a manufactured home Is a 100 bucks a square foot but the single family home I...
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Hey BP community,I know that the 203K FHA loan has been recommended several times for those that are just starting out with their first home (and possibly for those that are still in college and don't have the employm...