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I've always gone back and forth between going direct to a listing agent and using a broker. On small purchases, I think it's useful to use a broker only because it generally makes the communication/process easier and ...
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Hello,
I am looking for recommendations on mortgage lenders in NY and CT areas. Please share the names of the companies that you have recently had a good experience with.Thank you, Petya Toncheva
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Hi, my name is Miriam Bridges. My husband and I live in Justin, TX (down the road from the Texas Motor Speedway). We are new to the world of real estate investing. Our long-term goal is to buy-and-hold. Currently ...
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As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike. From fluctuating interest rates to evolving buy...
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Trying to understand if buying my first BRRR / LTR would be worth while in the Portland, OR / Multnomah county area.What are some of the pain points of being a Landlord in Portland as of today, and if you have decided...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $85,000
Cash invested: $1
Columbus OH Duplex INF CoC complete!
Purchase price - 85k
Renovations - 115k
Lend...
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Seeking a source of seed capital for building 3 tiny houses fro quick sale. I definitely want to hop on the tiny house revolution! Any tips for first time tiny-house builders? What is the average size we should be go...
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Hello!I'm Claire. I'm new to real estate and to BP. Nice to meet you all!My husband and I are looking for a multifamily home to occupy and rent. We currently live in Arlington; I work in Sterling and he works in Tyson...
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I have been looking into finding an investment property somewhere in Riverside County, ideally something with 3 or more units. I was shocked to see what property values are there considering that LA and San Diego are ...
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Taxes seems to be a hot button on this forum and a sensitive one. So, without trying to get you in trouble with the IRS. Suppose there was a ground root tax revolt movement (And, no I'm not planning to create one and ...