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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Sent out my first ever letters to pre-foreclosures on Tuesday. I’ve received a call back already today. (I’m purchasing homes for flips, not wholesaling, but open to that option if its there). Bank will not work with ...