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My wife and I are looking at purchasing a duplex but the local lenders we have spoken with told us that they still require 15 percent down even if the duplex will be our primary residence.
Has anyone else run into th...
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Hello BP! I'm a relatively new member and my goal is to acquire ONE property by the end of this year. I've been studying rental property investing through various channels and found that BP by far is the best resource...
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Hi everyone I am new to real estate investment. Hoping to learn as much as I can from networking and the shared experience of others. Regards Scott
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I'm looking for a lender who can take my duplex and allow me to refi the loan into two loans for a condo regime. I had a Real Estate lawyer create a condo regime already for it. Option A.) Take the 313K currently out...
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My home inspection went great and we signed all the official loan documents the following day. The only item listed by HUD (escrow repair) was the aluminum soffit and fascia (around $300).
Our loan officer suggested...
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Hey team,Old new investor here. I purchased my first and only property (a top/bottom duplex in Echo Park area of Los Angeles) back in 2018 with the intent of house hacking. I obtained a Jumbo residential loan at 4.2...
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I am in the process of getting my real estate license and am trying to determine whether I should commit full-time to being a real estate agent or keep my current job until I am established. I am weighing the costs o...
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Hey there!
I've been selling real estate in Houston for approximately 4 years and I've been in the real estate industry in other capacities since 2009. I'd classify myself as a novice investor with only one personal...
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Hello PB friends,I am in the process of gathering information so i can purchase my first home. My plan is to buy and hold a multi-family residence, live in one and rent out the others. Should i setup an LLC and purcha...
Hello BP family ! I recently passed the real estate license exam (Texas) in February and I am currently interviewing brokers , I have narrowed down to Coldwell bankers and a boutique firm ( Legacy Homes & Properti...