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I'm interested in real estate but first want to get a house of my own. Wondering what you all would recommend. I run my own business and have a good amount of cash flow, but wouldn't be able to get a traditional mortg...
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I am looking to buy an 8-plex priced at 325K.I understand there is a strategy of asking for repair credit in order to lesson the amount I will need at closing. So in theory - I can offer 350K with a 25K repair credit ...
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Hey again BP members,
Can someone tell me if the prescreened (or pre-approved) credit offers that come in the mail affect your credit score? I've learned from reading this forum that credit inquiries and credit check...
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Hello!
I just want to run the numbers here before I make decisions.
I'm in the process of getting HELOC in Orange County, CA.
One of the local bank gave me this deal.
- 25 year term, at 10 year term the loan co...
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I have begun to contact banks to get quotes on the cash out refinance portion of my BRRRR. I got a quote from one bank so far and plan on getting a few more. When i say quote i mean i just told the loan officer "I am ...
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Hello, would like to get any feedback on how others started building their business credit? financing small deals via private lending?, doing cash deals. (besides guarantee with your personal credit) , how did you sta...
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Should I get preapproved/mortgage shop before I figure out my strategy? Since it will impact it if I can only get enough for a SFH vs a multi? I don't want to start the preapproval rate shop window until I'm ready to ...
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Which choice is more beneficial? HELOC or Primary Residence Refinance and why?
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What are the best (if any) strategies with using someone else's credit, and your money?
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I come across a ton of new investors who are searching for funding in all the wrong places. Their either cutting back on living expenses to obtain a property with savings. Their either going to banks and discovering...