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Hi everyone I'm new to this real estate game. I also love the knowledge from this site gives out on a daily basis. now that I've read and listen lots of post on the site I still have a little trouble tell a good deal ...
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I have a free and clear rental property with a good timely paying tenant for the last 2 to 3 years. I am looking to borrow funds against this property while staying under a 70% loan to value. I want to offer a 10% re...
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Hello all! Texas here and i do direct mail and recently i thought about putting "Refer a friend or neighbor and get $1,000 if we buy their house!!!" on my mailer. I am not a licensed realtor and was wondering if what ...
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Im Titus. ill start off by saying i really appreciate all big pockets member. as i continues to read more about the beautiful game of real estate investment i create this account through youtube search. i cant...
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Hello, is anyone aware of any tools or AI software programs in which you can input all STR data points (purchase price, % down, interest rate, annual STR rent, management company % cut, taxes, fees, HOA, insurance, es...
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So I was reading the BP tax books and a thought popped in my head. I’m 26 and work as an Engineer making decent money, contributing to a Roth 401k. My thought is to self direct my 401k to buy a rental once their is en...
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Long time reader, first time poster here. I’ve had people die, become drug addicts, and just leave… But, this is a first.Here’s the background... In the last 4 months, one of my tenants went to a mental hospital 3 tim...
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I have been looking at properties that are in pre-foreclosure, who do I speak with about the property? Do I just contact the home owner and ask if they are willing to sell the property at what they owe to the lender?
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Does it make sense as an Investor to utilize my time working with Agents? I've honestly tried, but for the most part in NYC I feel like they're a waste of time. The deals that theyve bought me this year were all trash...
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Hi! I've posted on Biggerpockets previously asking for deal analysis around Baltimore but haven't introduced myself on this forum yet. I'm a full-time software developer, husband, father of two small kids, and volunte...