Hello everyone! I am a previous homeowner, sold with a different mindset than what I am teaching myself now as I learn my way back towards real estate investments great and small.What is House Hacking? This is a new t...
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What are "EP" and "OP" abbreviations for?
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Hi all,I'm about purchase using an escrow hold back so I can roll repair costs into the loan but I've not been able to get a clear reply from my loan officer regarding details of the process. Lender will require 150%...
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Hello, I am just getting started with lease options and have had two deals but I am noticing my conversion on those are really low. I have seen a few investors mention that they provide the seller with a document that...
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I've been flipping property for a few years reporting the gains on IRS Schedule C. I have one property that I purchased in 2016 that I decided to convert to a rental in 2017. So it's listed as inventory on my 2016 Sch...
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Hello all,I know short term rentals come up from time to time, and with the STR market in San Antonio being as hot as it is, I know there are lots of investors trying to figure out what STR rental ownership looks like...
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Hi folks, considering investing in the UAE, specifically a condo in Dubai - anyone have any experience investing internationally? Obviously lots of nuances and such to keep in mind. Anyone have experience investing in...
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I find myself paying several (good) workers in cash and they won’t give me any receipts or won’t take a check. Many of them don’t speak English very well and are simple folks. Example gardner, handyman, cleaning ...
Hey all,My goal is to purchase my first rental property in the near future! Is it best to save for a down payment or is there other ways to obtain a down payment to purchase a property? Thanks in advance!Blessings,Jordan
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I am not sure where I can post this but I wanted to share with everybody that i am addicted to bigger pockets, i can skip my favorite shows but i can't skip a night without reading at least one topic. I don't particip...