Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...
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I stopped playing the lottery a long time ago. Even then I only played the large jackpots. I'm finding myself tempted again. There are two huge jackpots right now totaling 2.6 billion dollars combined. If I won eith...
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Has anyone out there in creative land used futures contracts to hedge interest rate risk on your ARM? I am wondering what futures to use for commercial loans with floaters past year 5 or so. Selling eurodollar futur...
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Hi all, I posted an intro in the new member section but also wanted to post here. I live in League City and work downtown. In a nutshell, I’m interested in single family rentals in our region to start my REI journey....
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I've been working at a university for the past 5 years. I was fortunate enough to to get a job there right after graduating (from a different college) with a BS in Business Administration. I started as an admin coordi...
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Could I invest in multiple rental properties with the little or no money down strategies at once, say 5 to start. Assuming I have the sufficient funds
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There seems to be a gap between what the beginner guide, articles, and podcasts teach and what I don't know, which is this: applying all of the formulas, calculations, and tips to real world examples. I can do calcula...
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I am currently approved for a commercial loan that is amortized over 20 years, but with a 5 year term. At the end of the 5 years, are these typically "refinanceable"? Or should I be aggressively trying to pay this dow...
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Hello BiggerPockets!My Name is Colin O'Neill and I live in Lowell, MA. I am interested in House Flipping for income initially, then transitioning to Buy and Hold for long term passive income and equity. Since my wife ...
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Ever wondered who are the most @ mentioned people in the BiggerPockets Community? With over 300 thousand people, you got to be someone famous (hated or loved) or important to be part of this list!So if you're ready, h...