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The private lending world is rapidly changing, the once readily available private 30 year financing will continue to become harder & harder to obtain. Credit requirements are getting WAY more stringent. Say I hav...
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I am in the last stage of a whole life insurance policy application. I have a few questions before I proceed with finishing the app:
1. Has the borrow rate historically been lower than the dividend rate? Like before ...
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Hi Everyone!I'm looking to buy an apartment building in my home town (which is only 650 people) . I currently live about an hour away from it and have some first time investor questions. First of all the building is $...
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I would like to seek advise about refinancing Multifamily duplex rental property. Interest rate is 5% and loan is just below 100k. When I talked to a loan officer, he discouraged me. Would like to hear your thoughts a...
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Hey bigger pockets folks, Just looking to spark interesting/ stimulating conversation here. For the last 2 years I have been educating myself through podcasts, books and actually buying real estate ,Currently:5 single...
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Recently I am struggling on whether I should get a commercial loan out for some SFH investments. I have a commercial property at 1.6M, and the broker said I could get 1.1M at 6.8% rate.
I am a bit torn as a lot ...
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If you own commercial real estate property, you are probably well aware of how much property taxes can eat into your profits. Finding a professional that understands how to help you minimize your tax liability while a...
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We are about to begin the process of purchasing our first home and I was hoping for some insight into the pros and cons of getting a 15 yr fixed mortgage with the following scenarios: 1) minimum down payment, and make...
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Hello Bigger Pockets People, I have recently moved to the KC area for work. I have been investing in the central Illinois market over the last year and truly enjoy the real estate world. The change to KC comes with ex...
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Uzoma here. Just getting started. Interested in using a buy and hold strategy for multifamily units.
I am having difficulty finding anything in DC in good neighborhoods that meets the 1% test (monthly rent should b...