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I think there is a pretty easy way to lower prices of housing to some extent.. And that is to do away with Mortgage Broker and have all home loans orignated by the direct lender/ Banks..
I personally bought a home i...
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With lots of people preaching gold (and silver), I can't help but wonder that gold maybe as well be the next bubble.
Any thoughts?
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I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...
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Hi, I have an investment property with about 50% equity in it. I am interested in leveraging the equity to do some more real estate investing. I have approached a few banks (including the current mortgage holder) an...
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In reviewing my posted goals for 2013 and 2014 I have the following results.2013 My goal was to buy a fix and flip and add 1-3 cash flowing rentals. I bought a fix and flip in a nearby town that needed a lot of work....
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LOAN PROS, often I see on BP questions on Private money, hard money, direct money lenders, etc. Though I'm knowlegable on hard money loans, I know there are many out there that are curious and would appreciate picking...
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I appreciate all you do, and the education you provide to people. I have recently had the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" awakening so to speak, and I am in the decision phase of what assets I want to be investing in.I have been ...
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I have another odd situation on my hands.
I need all responders to start by making one assumption - the story I have been told is true. Yes, I totally realize this may not be the case, but I'm trying to understand ...
The property I recently acquired has two feral cats living underneath it. One is blind. I'm a big ole softy and the thought of calling Animal Control and knowing they are probably as good as goners if I do, breaks m...