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Hi everyone! I've searched the forums for this topic but haven't found anything really from more recently than about 5 years ago. I am a new investor living in the US. My ultimate goal is to own properties in the US, ...
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I am fairly new to BP but just wanted to share that my offer on investment property number 2 was just accepted today! I haven't closed yet and I know I'm counting my chickens too soon, but I'm excited to have jumped ...
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So I have a duplex under contract
- In a C - area, - All Brick exterior, - Cpvc updated, - Electrical looks good, -Both AC are 8 years of age, - Roof looks good, - Tile floors, - Rent should be around $1200 gross mon...
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I've seen many times the advice given to find "investor friendly" realtors to help you find properties. I have two that I'm currently working with in two different counties, both investors themselves. The way it has b...
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So I have this "friend"...A buddy had invited me to an invitation only meeting. It was a very motivational gathering that left me wanting more. I like to consider myself a receptive type person but ------- this doesn'...
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I have been communicating with a "private Lender" who is willing to lend me funds for a particular project. Having never met him, I'm looking for advise as to how to check him out for legitimacy. He sent me a copy o...
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Hello BP community !This is my first post so apologies if I am asking questions that have been asked or posting in the wrong spot :/I am 31 years old and looking to get in the market. I have some money saved up and wo...
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Hey BP. I'm trying to get my first deal done but can’t decide whether to start off in-state or out of state. My primary goal for my first deal is to learn as much as I can but due to how expensive homes are in Califor...
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Our General Contractor is requesting a 28% downpayment upon signing the contract for rehab work, prior to any work being started and he claims that he has been doing this for decades and never had issues with that bei...
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Alright,
As wrong as it is, it's a reality. No use pissing and moaning - we're going to have to deal with it. What exactly does it mean for us and what exactly are we going to have to do? I've m...