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my wife and I just bought a house and it appraised for 43k over what we're buying it for at closing. we are in the process of renovating that house so hopefully we can increase that value even further. I've been look...
Hi all,I am from Fremont, CA and want to get started in investing in buy and hold properties.I have read lot of posts on BP and done research of my own. I have explored areas like Sacramento, Stockton etc but I feel ...
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I am looking for advice and opinions on my next steps.
Background:
I am 30 years old, have no kids, and am not currently married (that is coming though)
Currently, I have a duplex in MA. I live in one unit and coll...
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Hi BP Community,So I am pretty new here and I apologize if I haven't quite got my head wrapped around some of the RE metrics and/or correct forum to even start this thread. But a potential value-add opportunity came ...
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Hey Guys, I work for a property management company here in Chicago and we are expanding our agent referral program. I wanted to get some insight of what many of you brokers/agents have seen in your markets. Would love...
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I bought a 1960s 355k duplex with an owner occupied loan. 7.5% interest, about 2800 mortgage payment. Since living here I’ve put in a new HVAC in both units and kitchen into one unit, I’ve max out my credit card, and ...
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Hi,I bought a house 3 years ago and made lots of improvements. The house was a 2 bed 1 bath and I made it into a 3 bed 3 bath. I got it for $650,000 cash and I got a 3% 15 year loan for 200,000 for the improvements. I...
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Hi all! I am new to this site and have been actively listening to the podcasts and love it. I was wondering where in washington state can I start with my first property. I used to live the Olympia and now I am based i...
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Hello!
My name is Matthew Tussing and I recently moved to Jacksonville, NC (I'm a Marine stationed at Camp Lejuene). I'm brand new to real estate but eager to get started on my journey. I'm interested in buying a 3 ...
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I have been building a new construction single family, and will be done in March. The plan was to rent it out for 1650$ once completed. All in costs are around 160-170K. Appraisal is 208k.
However, I’m now getting in...