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My plan is to find a distressed property (either SFR or small MFR) in and around the Downey, CA area that I can BRRRR on but I am still shopping/browsing around for a deal. I've just started looking, so I don't have a...
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One of the best analogies for a real estate syndication is to think of it as an airplane ride. There are pilots, passengers, flight attendants, mechanics, and more, who all work together to get the plane safely to its...
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There are 6 key areas of having your own real estate business that I recommend reviewing periodically to ensure you are on the path to growth and sustainability. It’s a great way to check in with yourself to course co...
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I’m looking for advice on using a Hard Money lender. I understand the underwriting process is a bit different from bank financing where they prefer you have a property under-contract to move forward with qualifying. M...
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I am going to discuss a few aspects of property management. What property managers should do for you,how much they should cost, important reasons why you should hire a PM, and how to find reliable one.A crucial aspect...
Hi! My husband and I were first-time buyers and just closed on our house a few weeks ago in Virginia. Since we moved in, we have found numerous undisclosed/concealed defects in the home (e.g. gap between slab foundati...
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Insurance.I get it.Real estate is filled with lots of exciting stuff, but insurance generally isn’t considered one of them. Insurance ranks right up there with property taxes... just another expense to throw on the pi...
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Looking to see thoughts on selling rentals and investing them in Reits through a 1031 exchange. Our properties have more than doubled in value and it seems like the return may be worth more than the headache of owning...
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I am planning to manage my own property using knowledge learned from BiggerPockets.What is the process to let the current property manager/company know when the current contract ends in a couple of months?basically, t...
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I know that a large majority will state that deals need to be formalized and gone through loan services, however, please humor me. With a friend to friend loan, I know...taboo and risky, what would a fair rate be for ...