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Hello BP.I am wondering if getting licensed as a realtor is a good idea while trying to start my investing portfolio. Also, does anyone have any insight on how you guys buy and sell with out it. Thanks
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Lately, I have been wanting to learn more about how certain investors have built up massive wealth and survived one or two real estate crashes. I don't believe zero down investing is the only way and certainly not pay...
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Looking for some opinions on a recent home sale and possible capital gains exemptions.
In short, I purchased my primary residence in 2017. I resided in the home until summer 2020 (total 2 yrs 9 months) and then depl...
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Hi, i am trying to purchase my first STR. I thought i had found a lender but after running the numbers, was told i need a better credit score. has anyone ells had this problem or found a lender that will do 10% down w...
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Hey BP! I'm an associate agent (showing realtor) with redfin in Texas. I am considering a move to colorado this summer but have an issue. I didn't realize going into it, but I am coming up on my one-year mark and need...
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Hi, All. I have an SFR that is halfway through a one year lease. My lease stipulates that the tenants are to maintain the yard. It does not go into specifics as to what this entails. They have not been maintaining the...
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I received a letter from the city saying that I am in violation of codes because my tree roots are pushing the sidewalk. I have the option to repair it myself or pay them (they send me a work order including 96SF of "...
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I am wanting to form a LLC, I do not feel the need to pay a lawyer with all of the info available on the internet today - but much of it is not reliable and I have not found a definitive resource with this info clearl...
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The more I get into this, the more appealing it sounds, but I'm still cloudy on some concepts. This is regarding balloon payments.So say you and the seller agree to begin this transaction and are discussing the type o...
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To make the answers unbiased for either side, I would like to ask this question both as a tenant and landlord. Please be impartial in your answers and answer as if you were both the tenant and landlord as well.
Are t...