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Hey Bigger Pockets,Firstly, bear w/me on the exorbitant length of my post. I've already spoken with a couple of financial consultants about self-directed 401k's, but all I get from their perspective are the specifics/...
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Really quickly about myself: 36/married/california and started in REI (out of state buy & hold) about 2.5 yrs ago. I started looking for a CFP just to get a third party to look into our finances and advise us on w...
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Ever wondered how to track the market for mortgage rates, especially when it comes to Non-QM and DSCR Loans? Check out my latest article published here on BP!Thoughts/comments/feedback? Did I forget anything? let me...
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I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...
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I have a property apx 50% lvr. Bought with a private loan from my dad. Habitable, but needs some rehab. I hate being a landlord, need some cash up front, but want to look longer term than wholesaling or flipping.
My q...
Hi all, Looking for advice on purchasing of a 2nd non performing.Note is for 4 bedroom , 3,000 sq feet miramar, florida, 33027.Note seems to me have partial equity.Property BPO $350,000First Mortgage is convensional. ...
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I am in the process of bidding on my first courthouse property. I am aware of the due diligence, title search, comps, etc...
I also know how some second or third lien holders may be the ones foreclosing on th...
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Article by Joanne Scoratow
May the REAL lenders step forward please.
The number one question I get asked by a new mortgage broker is, are you a direct lender? This is an intrinsically important question that ...
Does anyone else have outstanding loans from Patch of Land? I have 7 loans that have yet to pay off and Patch of Land stopped sending updates in August and no longer answers questions on their help desk or by phone. ...