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Bought first condo on east side of Oahu on a no money down 5/5 arm loan 2.5 years ago. Condos value has increased significantly for a short amount of time.
Financed loan for $379000
Balance is now 360000
Current co...
This is my first time as well posting, my apology in advance if theres possible confusion.Anyways.. let me give you some insights. After months of speaking to seller he finally agreed to sell his fourplex as he has be...
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After just completing my first refinancing deal (32% forced appreciation on a one-year live in flip), I have become aware of the loan signing agent profession. During my signing appointment my agent was shocked with m...
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This year I sold an older SFH rental (built 1979) I had with no deferred maintenance in Plano TX in order to 1031 exchange it for a similar sized new SFH rental in Melissa TX (built 2021). All cash buy. The older prop...
Just wanted to ask a question regarding rent increases. I have 2 buy and hold properties. My wife and I bought our 1st rental in 2010 and 2nd in 2014. We have always been of the mindset of keeping the property up to d...
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Hi BP community,
I just had a sudden question in mind that I needed some opinion on. I'm a recent graduate and considering to flip full-time, but from what I've been advised is to find employment and flip on the side...
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Hey Ya'll,
I'm struggling with what to do with my primary home in the suburbs of Austin (about 25 mins outside of the city). It's a big house with a view and pool - really nice, but I'm ready to move on from texas, ...
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Hi everyone!I am a Physician Assistant student looking to invest in a house hack property once I graduate school (within the next 3-6 months). I'm looking to find a job within the PA area and invest in a duplex-quadpl...
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When I first got started in this business my mentor said "Start with the numbers and be an expert at spreadsheets!" Boy was he right...This game is more underwriting than anything. It doesn't matter how much money you...
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Howdy,Excited to be here. I've done a lot of reading and thinking about owning rental properties. I've owned my own home for 18 months. I'm trying to convince my wife to rent out our current place and buy another plac...