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Could be a silly question. I'm doing a BRRR in Birmingham AL. Working with a local bank on the refinance. I was quoted a 4.35% interest rate. The bank is saying that it is a higher rate due to me being an investor. Is...
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As far as I know, South Carolina does have outrageously high property tax for out-of-state investors. Are there any other states to be aware of?
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Hey, I am Emanuel. I am new to real estate investing and had a question on short term rentals. I realized that I cant afford a property in my market so I found a new market where my price is reasonable. In this new ma...
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Hi everyone. Sorry for the multiple posts but I figured it is best to break each question out in a separate post.
I am debating between using a lockbox system to show units or using a local real estate agent. If I us...
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I decided to create this post because I understand that it seems like so many new investors make the mistake of rushing to find a tenant for their property without taking the time out to do background check. It is so...
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Hello, I'm in the process of building my first spec home. It is a entry level, starter home. I'm looking at purchasing cabinets from the RTA store. I know that bathroom and kitchens "sell" homes so I don't want to pur...
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Hey everyone, I belong to a local REI facebook group which recently had a discussion about carpet, do you buy cheap carpet and replace every time a tenant leaves? Or do you buy quality and hope for the best when you c...
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Hello everyone!Bottom Line Up Front: How can a hard money loan be secured on a subject 2 property?Background:A local wholesaler is purchasing a duplex that he intends to keep as a rental. He's negotiated a purchase ...
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I'm buying my first out of state rental property this year and have read David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" book several times. He covers most everything I can ask to get started, but one of the ques...
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Hello BP Family.....My name is Scott and Im a newbie wholesaler in the Flint Michigan area...I'm going to be sending out my first yellow letter direct mail campaign and I was hoping to get some advice as to what would...