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Hello BP, I am new to this site and I see that a lot of people are eager to get started with buying properties for all kinds of reasons. There seems to be a lot of interest in Tampa for rentals. I consider Tampa to be...
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I decided to jump into the deep end for my first home purchase project, it is much deeper than I wanted..... I purchased a property for 129k in August of 2018. It was in pretty banged up shape but didn't look outrageo...
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Around here the banks offer $500 “Cash for Keys” to foreclosees if they will vacate quickly and leave the premises “broom clean”.
How about you landlords out there? Do you give any monetary incentives to avoid forma...
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Hey BPI have a tenant that took it upon herself to changes the locks to my property. She’s been unresponsive, I’ve called, texted, mailed went up to the property and still unresponsive. She is in violation of her leas...
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Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...
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Hi fellow BP Colleagues! I am searching for a lender that will provide a HELOC in the 1st lien position on 3 rental properties I own. I am finding lots of evidence of this elusive loan product around the BP forums,...
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I am relocating so I have a new realtor I have never used in the past. She has been very good so far. However, when I told her I wanted to submit the first offer, she called me and strongly urged me to use a local len...
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B.S.!!!! It is easy to buy at the courthouse steps , just show up with cashiers checks and raise your hand!
However, it is also very easy to lose your shirt. I attend and buy at my Texas county foreclosure auctio...
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Some days i wake up and have to encourage myself in my goal; I must admit i have lost some of the omph' but i am continuing to plug away to accomplish this goal. (some days every body around is so negative its hard no...
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I have been reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” for the first time and I have to say...mind blown. I always saw my dad as very financially responsible, coming from a very poor upbringing and making a comfortable life for our ...