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When it comes to financing investment real estate, a major component is lender options and my best suggestion is research and education.
I entered the mortgage business in 2004, and almost twenty years to the month,...
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Hello all. I have recently joined BP as a next small step toward my goal of replacing my 9-5 income with a more passive income. My primary interest is in buy and hold strategies. I am hoping to connect with successful...
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Foreword: My local market is Santa Fe, New Mexico and the center of the city near plaza is very congested to provide space for new constructions. The value of houses and rentals is through the roof because of that. I ...
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I am working on calculating the depreciation basis for my rental property, and I am currently analyzing two appraisals. The first appraisal was conducted in 2020 when I purchased the property, while the second apprais...
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I'm a first-time home buyer. I found a home in a Charlotte suburb, Cornelius NC. We love the home and fits well what we want both home and location-wise. The issue is that the house under-appraised by $5,000....
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Hello bigger pockets! Im new here and recently broke into real estate with my first duplex (FINALLY!!!!!) So I’m located in central New Jersey I own 1 duplex which my wife and I moved into in Elizabeth NJ... we have s...
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Hey BP,I'd love to hear others thoughts on buying a turnkey rental property for a first time investment. Also, any suggestions on content to research as well as suggested providers to potentially work with. As always ...
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With the current TCJA the estate tax exemption is 11.18 million (single) and 22.26 million (married). Any estate in excess of these thresholds are taxed at 40% in CA. For example, if you are worth 20 million as a si...
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Due to COVID, vetting deals requires a keen eye now, more than ever before. These are the 3 areas I think require the closest focus.Vet the Sponsor FirstFinding the right sponsor is just as important as finding the ri...
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Hi, I am just a college student with no money looking forward to take action and start my real estate investment journey. I have been watching multiple strategies and videos and I´ve seen that this Owner financing whi...