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I have a purchase agreement on my first investment property. Now I need to choose financing. My question is: Are the online lenders a good idea? Are the main ones found on bankrate.com legit? Would they be more...
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I invested in Norada Capital Management and was coming here to connect with others who have invested. Did not receive my payment from Norada this month (June) and just received the following notification in my email....
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For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...
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I’m starting a timeshare like investment group with family and friends. Basic details - each person has a buy in amount and then we each get the proportionate share of time at the property to our investment. We are co...
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Hey everyone, I am new to BP and real estate investing. My wife and have a rental condo in Toronto, Canada, and we will take possession of another one in a few months. As I continue on this journey, I think I might ...
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Has everyone noticed that the rental market in PGH been especially difficult this year? My properties are in Brentwood, used to be able to get many applicants, but now it's just a trickle in the height of summer and q...
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BP,Last night our PREIMA group had a guest speaker from a company called Community Buying Group. I just want to get some opinions and feedback from BP about this company and any positive and negative experiences with...
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I saw someone on Craiglist posting he need emergency money. Willing to pay interest on loan, need money for 45 days. Since the amount is relatively small, I want to help him. How do I make sure I get paid ? Do I u...
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What the title says. There are programs that offer this kind of service and I'm considering doing it but have no idea where to ask for help or advice. What would be your main concerns? Would anything make you say yes ...
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Have any BP members used their IRA/401K to buy an investment property as cash and successfully completed a cash-out Refi/Thanks