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My partner and I are looking to buy our first home here in Seattle and need help finding financing for the purchase. Specifically, we are trying to find financing for a fixer-upper home that would not qualify for a co...
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As a real estate agent and seasoned short-term rental (STR) host with over seven years of experience, I've seen the STR market evolve, especially post-2021, where competition is at an all-time high. Here are some key ...
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One of the aspects of the real estate industry that interests me is the abundance of niches. I'm excited by the different ways in which entrepreneurs can pursue opportunities in this industry. I'm interested in expl...
I apologize in advance for a very long post.
We are first time home buyers in a very competitive market (Seattle). Neither me nor my wife work in the IT industry so we knew our limitations and went in with realistic ...
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So I want to hear from the BP community.. How have you made your LOI more "competitive" to the seller and broker when sending it in? I know increasing offer price helps of course. But are there any personal touches yo...
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Hello BP!When buying property insurance what variables should one consider to make sure they are buying the right home owners insurance with the right coverages. I am in Philadelphia if that makes a difference.Appreci...
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Considering purchasing my first property potentially using a HELOC as a down payment for a traditional loan. More than likely something that does not need work, so not a BRRRR. I understand that I could use the HELOC ...
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Hey folks, Newby here on the forum, and looking for some feedback about possible next steps regarding the purchase of a second single or multi family home in a tight, competitive market. My wife and I recently moved ...
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Hello BP Colleagues,I am buying my first SFH rental (4bed, 2150 sqft) and wanted to run the insurance policy quote and details by the community as I am not fully aware of things that I should be opting for in a landlo...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Fayetteville.
Purchase price: $215,000
Cash invested: $1,450
House Hacking a triplex while using the VA Loan to secure the...