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Has anyone used a DSCR loan? What was your experience? Are they a good option to start out with?
As I've been thinking about how much to set aside for CapEx/maintenance expenses, I keep coming back to the questions of: "How much should I really be spending on X?" It isn't a matter of questioning the percentage of...
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Which is the best option: absentee owners or expired listings? My thinking is that absentee owners is especially good for the pricey suburbs. But in lower-income rental markets, for example Newark City, I suspect it's...
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Hello everyone,
My name is Themis Kosmidis and I have recently moved to the Cleveland area. I have over a decade of experience in strategy consulting and in real estate underwriting for new acquisitions and ground up...
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Not sure if everyone saw this but Reuters had a big article yesterday on short sales.
http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN3046464720091130
Some highlights:
1. Subordinate lien holders have a cap of $3...
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I am interested in using my current IRA funds without tax consequences of early withdrawal. Iam curious what custodians are recommended for checkbook self-directed IRA's. Looking for those who have or are currently...
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Hi All,I am diving in this month and taking steps to BRRRR my first rental property in Huntsville and/or Birmingham, AL before the end of the year (hopefully sooner). First step is to secure financing and then on to b...
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Advice from an experienced investor to those starting out
1. Stop chasing guru/mentor “education”, tactics, strategies. Concentrate your education on real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate financ...
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I was wondering if any oos/out of state investors hire a real estate expert/consultant in the area they are looking to investor or do they spend months trying to learn the market by themselves or do they work with a r...
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Hello BP community, I am looking for a property management company to help me manage part of my portfolio and future properties. I have been managing my properties by myself up to this point and as you know it can be ...