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I get this question a lot and there is much confusion around this TOPIC. The confusion is that EVERY lender is NOT created equal and has different guidelines. If you are S/E ( self employed ) for example you can alw...
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I'm an experience investor located in Des Moines, Iowa focusing on rehabbing and rental properties. I regularly rehab and sell single family homes and have a portfolio of multi-family and single family rental propert...
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Hello,I reached out to an owner who is selling a single family 8 bedroom 5 bath today.I initially asked if he would lease option which he isn't open to because he needs cash to continue building a home out on the west...
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What advice would you offer for hiring contractors to help rehab my first distressed property? I’ve never done one before and am not sure where to start.Thanks for any advice.
Hi,I am American but live overseas. I'd love to invest in single family homes in the US over where I am based for a few reasons (tax implications, language, banking made easy, etc.). Does anyone have any experience on...
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Hello, I have a duplex in Midcity and am seeking a quality property management company. Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
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I have a property under contract at 33k, it needs 15k in repairs and the ARV is at least 80k. What is the best way to finance the deal? A) Go with a hard money lender for acquisition and rehab, then find another bank ...
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A friend of mine works in IT inherited a 2 BR 2 Bath condo in the Falls Church area from his parents when they decided to move out of the country. He currently lives there with his sister. Similar condos in the buildi...
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What are some benefits of having a real estate license? Is it worth having ?
I am looking for advise for long distance investing, especially for a newbie investor.