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What is everyone’s thoughts on using security deposits vs other methods? The last few places I have personally rented have not had security deposits but rather smaller non refundable fees during application process. L...
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I'm starting out in REI and am looking for a good REIA in northern VA. I've read about how essential REIAs can be to an investor, but I've also read about how they are often nothing more than platforms for gurus.
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Hey there BP,I'm actively pursuing a property that is in probate but the bank has begun the foreclosure process as the previous owner passed shortly after not paying her mortgage and taxes for nearly 10 months. My que...
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We bought a commercial property (4200 ft2 home facility that is a handicapped-accessible 8 BR, 2 bath home, with 2 additional ensuite units that have dedicated bathrooms) that required significant work. As newbies, we...
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I'm interested in investing a portion of my SDIRA (with Equity Trust) in Stock Options. Equity Trust requires that I open an individual brokerage account (with Fidelity, Charles Schwab, etc.) in the name "Equity Trust...
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Hello All! I'm investigating on what types of professionals I need to assemble a team for a successful subject to and wrap around mortgages in Tennessee. I've been researching the subject to and wrap around mortgage...
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New investor here, looking for any information about sheriff sales on real estate. I'm in the researching stage of how the process works, I would love to find out how to find information on specific properties listed ...
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I have a condo rental property in the DC suburbs that I'm planning to run through a Starker Exchange for a SFD in the Tampa Bay Area. The DC unit has been rented to the same tenant for four years now and there is a go...
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I am thinking of becoming a realtor to help facilitate my flip business.Has anyone seen a benefit of in their business becoming a realtor? After I get licensed, am I right in thinking I will have to hang my license wi...
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I was curious if anyone has had issues owning a rental property that has a mother-in-law unit in the basement. with not having sufficient parking or the neighbors calling the city to say there were multiple renters. ...