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Hi All-
Rookie investor from PA here. I am working on building my deal funnel and evaluating potential options (Sourcelist and direct mail, wholesalers, local REI groups, Facebook Groups, etc.). Since, pre-foreclos...
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Hello BiggerPockets,
My wife and I just closed on our 10th property last week. The house is located in Baltimore County, right outside of the city limits. We finally got to the closing table on 6/25.
The deal: A SF...
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I'm a new investor researching into markets to determine where to start investing Cleveland looks promising with a diverse job market and steady population increase but I'm curious to hear what more seasoned investor ...
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QUESTION: Are contract contingencies common when making an offer on a vacant lot? If so, what specific contingencies would be considered 'common' vs out of the ordinary or unreasonable?SITUATION: I've got my eye on ...
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Hi everyone,I started as an accidental landlord and now own two rentals in the Fort Worth/Arlington area. I'm looking for more active income and want to flip my first house, but I'm concerned about financing with har...
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Of course you are familiar with google maps. But did you know that you can learn the prices for what homes are selling in a specific area?
Simply type in the search box at (www.googlemaps.com) the address of a proper...
I'm new to RE and I don't know where to jump in. I have about $20k in the bank. I talked to a real estate agent and I told her maybe we should let the house determine the deal. I work a 60 hour work week in constru...
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CapRate is a derived number, not one on a PnL, Balance Sheet or COE Settlement Statement. It is a measure of the effectiveness your purchase.We all know the metrics NOI, PurchasePrice and CapRate and the math is trivi...
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What would you say are the core steps of real estate investing? For example, this is what I have here:1. Determine Your Criteria2. Determine How you will find leads3. Determine Financing Options4. Find Leads5. Use REI...
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If there is not enough comps in an area to determine An ARV what do I do? Just one sold in the last 7 months in the area.