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For a Bay Area rental with a stackable washer and dryer, should I invest in a high-quality model or opt for another one priced at $1,300? Any model ideas?The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per...
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Hello Bp!Can someone please help me to understand the lending process.Can investors use a gift from a family member for a down payment?In what circumstances will a bank lend to a LLC? I have had lenders state that the...
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When wholesaling, wouldnt a real estate option be more effective than a double closing or an assignment? Please any insight would help!
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Newbie to the forums, had questions about commercial loans.
For a commercial loans I understand they vary upon what lenders are willing to lend, but are there certain advantages to structuring the loan a certain way...
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I'm looking into BRRRR strategy and looking into buying my first investment property. I appreciate any advice you might have. My budget is between 500k to 700k for a duplex in northern Jersey. Belleville, Kearny, Harr...
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I am a first time real estate investor trying to build my real estate portfolio. I hav some excess cash that I would like to put in a rental property. My goal is to get a little bit of cash flow and appreciation. I un...
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Is is a big safety hazard to plug a 5000 BTU air conditioner into a heavy duty 6 ft or 12 ft extension cord and then plug that extension cord into the wall? I know the manufacturers do not recommend this, but I was w...
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Hello Biggerpockets family,Remodeling a big house we purchased to flip, after rapier value (ARV) is around 500K.The house is 3,311 sq/feet and 4-3-2.Our first plan was to flip it, however listening a lot about Brrrr ...
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Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity. Part 1. Executive Summary
The multifamily real estate sector has experienced a sharp rise in distress rates, increasing from 2.6% to 8.4% over the past seven months. This surge c...
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I tried looking into this from a few avenues and haven't come to a conclusion.
I started my first FHA house hack back in November 2023. Being that my year living here is coming up, I was hoping to refinance into con...