Good morning. We are looking at buying our first investment property in the near future and were surprised to find out that banks are very reluctant to mortgage investment properties under $120k. We have the cash to p...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community! Beyond excited posting here for the first time! I've been an avid listener to the BP Real Estate Podcast for nearly three years, even though I have yet to take advantage of all the other...
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a lawyer or a CPA in the Chicago Land area? Thanks in advance
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Hi all, I am currently trying to sell one of my STR’s via 1031 for a pretty decent profit. I want to find a large lake front home - but need to STR it for two years before I can make it my permanent residence which is...
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My name is Shaneil Johnson, 21 from Harrisburg PA. Former collegiate football player and college dropout. Studied Accounting at Albright College located in Reading, PA. I am a father of a 7 month old boy. While workin...
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I've got a detached garage I recently converted to a second living room. It cost me appx $5k to dry wall, carpet and tile the room. Prior to beginning construction I had a vision of the ultimate "MAN CAVE". Endless p...
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Hey people anyone knows or anyone can recommend someone that can help me protect my rental profits form the IRS? I’ve been getting taxed to much money on my rental profits. Within these couple of years I have file a l...
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I'll get things started! 2019 has been a great year with many learning experiences that have made me a better friend, businessman, investor and person. I am grateful for my amazingly supportive family and friends. My ...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $189,000
Cash invested: $40,000
I set a goal for myself to purchase my first buy-and-hold in 2022 as a first...
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So im ready to take on my first property. i've formed a partnership with my best friend who is an agent which is very beneficial , i manage a hardware store which will be extremly helpful when it comes to buying mate...