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Good afternoon all, I have been in construction for 20+ years, but I am new to the rental business. I would like to supplement my retirement with rental properties in 11 years when I am 55. My bank is telling me...
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Did you bunker in with your parents, ate noodles, and lived on a strict budget while you worked & saved up to pay for it all on your own, did you save for a down payment and worked with a lender, did you find a Ze...
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Hi all I'm a Realtor with 5 years experience. I'm now looking to expand my knowledge and learn the investment side. I'm looking to Link up with someome in the Dallas metroplex whos looking to share their knowledge/...
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Real Life of a Private Lender - Business Update Week #1Alright BP Nation, as promised, I am giving you guys a peek into what happens in the week of a private lender. By doing this, my hope is that:1. You will understa...
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Let me introduce myself first. My name is Mike and I am active duty Navy going on 18 years. I am currently stationed in Hawaii and love it here. I am looking to possibly retire from the Navy soon and have had an in...
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Has anyone found a creative way to either avoid having to put down the EMD or a source who might supply such when dealing with a bank? :idea:
I have a potentially AWESOME deal and need a creative way to get around ...
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I'm always trying to think of new and creative financing options. One has just occurred to me, and I'm curious if anyone is doing it.Using credit cards for financing can be expensive, even when going through a service...
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Hello Everyone, Just recently my wife and I had attended the "Free RichDad® Education Workshop." Here in Edmonton. I am currently working on getting into the Real Estate market. Ultimately I would like to have enough ...
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I was pre-approved to buy a house in NYC (a goal I've had for a long time)! I now have an accepted offer on a triplex in the Bronx. I'm looking at a 10-20 year hold and rent strategy. Loan requires only 3.5% downpay...
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Alright guys - tell me, is this a good path? Or should I try to fast track it. Should I just try to acquire a property once a year (rent the old live in the new) and keep doing that for next 10 years and so on or shou...