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Good afternoon everyone,Ever since I was little I have thought about investing in real estate. Why? Because I grew up poor living in a variety of apartment buildings and I have always done the basic math of what one c...
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Responses to a recent poll indicated a sentiment among the BP audience that suggests that members of this forum believe that rates are going to decline over the course of 2023.
I do not believe this, and want to mak...
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Hi All! I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets and I'm looking for some information in this amazing community. My Fiancee and I purchased a HUD home 14 months ago to be Owner Occupants. We paid 26 for it, it appraised at 54 ...
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My partners and I have our first two meetings with local banks tomorrow afternoon. The main topics will be establishing a business line of credit and/or construction loans.
We have one successful flip under our be...
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Recently purchased a fixer upper, hoping to do a BRRRR on it. I would like to buy another property this year also. I have 60k in cash at the moment, rehab costs to property would run about 50k . Is it better to borro...
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Many top investment/capital companies are shorting the CMBS. Any thoughts?
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ROMNEY NAILED IT!! I bet Obamas wondering what the heck he can do to get out of the next two! Can't wait for the VP Debate next week. Bet they send Biden with duct tape for his feet, to keep them on the floor and out ...
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What is the framework you use for making sure your target market is rehab friendly. I was listening to episode 63 of bigger pockets where J Scott discusses his experience rehabbing out of state in Memphis.He said some...
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As the commercial real estate sector faces significant challenges as mounting defaults, rising delinquencies, and shifting demand reshape the landscape. So how are banks, lenders, and investors navigating the turbulen...
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I didn't set out to become a landlord but am now renting two houses. It's the 2nd that's giving me trouble. I inherited the family farm. We live over 3 hours away. The farmhouse is 3 bdr/1 1/2 bath and sits way o...