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:protest: Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud. Below you'll find the top ten ways to avoid becoming a victim yourself.
1. T...
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Greetings my name is Gail Boucher. I 70 y.o. and own a 3 family which im sick of being a landlady. I bought the house for 230 in 2007 and its worth 600 now. I dont want to buy another rental obviously but i want to av...
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When considering your next acquisition in Los Angeles (or nationwide), here are some of the things that you need to consider first:
BUYING A PROPERTY LOCATED IN A MUNICIPALITY GOVERNED BY RENT CONTROL WITHOUT A STRAT...
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Hi BP community!
Have an interesting situation, looking for ideas on the best way to solve a problem for a distressed homeowner.
The family purchased a lakefront property in a nice area three years ago but then ran...
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Hey BiggerPockets Community,
If you’re raising capital for real estate syndications, you need to be aware of SEC regulations—because one wrong move could put you in serious legal trouble.Many new syndicators think th...
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I just can't get this little nitpick out of my head before I start trying to push big marketing numbersLet's say you're doing (or your VA/staff is doing) your Craigslist/etc. internet marketing procedure looking for h...
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I just bought a house at a sheriff's sale, but the owner has a history of foreclosures and coming up with the money during the redemption period. She told me she already has a list of people wanting to buy the redempt...
Hey there, just a theoretical question:
Borrowing money via a loan or cash out refi isn't taxed as income since it's borrowed. If you were to sell a rental house without a 1031 exchange, I *believe* the portion that...
experienced RE investor with new issue I have never encountered. Elderly owner of 20 unit complex selling portfolio but suffered significant tax consequences ( assume capital gains) when sold her previous property. ...
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I’m selling my primary residence (I’ve switch my primary residence Back and forth between my 2 Homes). After selling my home I should come out with about $80,000 I’m trying to avoid paying taxes what are some things I...