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Hi Guys,I just got under contract for my first duplex and am exploring my loan options. I've decided to go with a 15% down conventional loan. I'm shopping for rates and one lender has offered me a 4.5% interest loan. ...
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Hello all,
I am new to the forum and have learned a ton from all of the great articles and forum discussions. At least I THINK I've learned a lot. Let's see...
To this point I have been concentrating on buy & ...
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I think we can agree finding good quality off-market leads is not easy. Even with PropStream and PropertyRadar, I'm usually not the first to reach out upon seeing the lead. As a result, I actually created my own frank...
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I recently listened to Grant Cardone's most recent interview on the biggerpockets podcasts and found it very eye opening. I appreciated his thoughts on buying within a budget. Essentially, his point is why buy somethi...
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I've successfully owned and managed a cash-flow positive residential property since 2012. After paying down personal and mortgage debt and getting my financial ducks in a row, I have begun the hunt for another house i...
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I've looked at a lot of smaller multi-family properties in the Inner Loop as buy/hold options (by smaller, I mean from a duplex to a six-plex). As I drive around the area to look at them, I'm struck by the quantity of...
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Hello,Currently reside in NY, I'm new to REI, and right now in process of learning investment strategies and markets. I'm thinking about buy and hold option in NC. I would appreciate any insight on the current market ...
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I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...
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It seems like many podcast hosts (including Josh and Brandon on the BP podcast) promote investing for cash flow instead of investing for appreciation. I understand the economics and the strategies for positive cash f...
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Why do you connect with other members?Under what conditions do you accept Colleague Requests?