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I'm new to real estate investing and would like to know if a bank owned property has a lot of equity, why wouldn't we want to pursue purchasing the home from the bank?
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Hi, a nervous first time home buyer here in southern California area. I am looking to purchase first home and I need a reputable Mortgage Broker who can help me with this process. I'd prefer someone who is patient and...
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All,just picking everyones brain right now for ideas. If someone does not have enough money to put down on their first deal (i.e. rehab, flip, rental, etc.) what are some of the options that can be explored? Any advice?
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Hi, planning on buying a rehab duplex all cash in the Montgomery Alabama market. Since Im from Jersey my question is if this market is worth investing in and any tips would be helpful.
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I dont want to do multi family homes, but other than that I don't see how to pull houses that make any cash flow or invest
With interest rates low, and inventory high,Now is a great time to stop renting, and buy!I have been a Professional Realtor in Southern Californiafor well over a decade. Right now, in most cases, rental amounts are hi...
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I HATE the idea of owning a house.
We have been here 17 years and the return on investment is a fraction of what I can get investing in other places (especially my business).
I find myself agreei...
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As the VP of Analytics at BiggerPockets and Host of On The Market, I have my own feelings about the housing market and what might happen over the next few years. But, I'd love to hear from all of you! What do you thin...
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Hello! My name is Sean Jackson & I am new to investment. People typically have their reasons why they want to take the leap into investing in real estate, for me my story isn't really unique - but it is the prime ...
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I find this topic super interesting because it used to be that owning was nearly always cheaper or equivalent to rent. Now it seems nearly impossible in most cities. Maybe in the midwest? There may be more as you go f...