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So since I am self employed and wrote off a lot on my taxes.. I am only able to be lent about 104k
I'm looking at properties that are 100-130k
I have 26k saved
Rents should come in around 900-1100
Taxes around 900-...
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When we talk about investing, there are two important components. First you want return of your money, then you want a return on your money. The return of your money bit is all about safety. Oddly enough, some ...
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When it comes to successful real estate investment, insight and foresight are essential components to a profitable portfolio. Insight brought me from LA to the Oregon Coast in 2018, partly fueled by a recognition that...
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Hello BP family,I hope that you all are well. I recently found a potential deal and i wanted to get some opinions and advice about moving forward. My goal is to get the house at a great price, make the necessary impro...
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When looking for a DSCR lender, do you have to find one in the area you are looking to invest in, or does it make more sense to find a national provider? Looking to purchase a STR in North Myrtle Beach later this year...
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Hi BP! I joined recently after hearing much about the forum. I'm an American based in Japan, and finally decided to take the plunge as a personal investor a couple months ago and acquired a 14 unit residential build...
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In my last post I asked in detail how to find sellers and good deals. Now I want to focus on how to approach a potential customer. When trying to buy directly from a home owner how do you generally go about that. I...
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I'm looking to make the transition from residential to commercial investing and think I've identified an opportunity with a restaurant space in a pretty attractive area. Problem is I'm not sure what the best outlets a...
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It’s been a while since I have been on this board. I purchased my current home in 2012. If I sold it today I would profit approx $250,000.
My end goal has always been rental properties and passive income. This is th...
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How do you best analyze a deal and calculate your after market value