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We just purchased our first STR and are trying to learn the ropes. Would anyone be willing to share examples of their welcome/check in emails? Thanks!!
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I've been investing in the Cedar Rapids, IA area for about 8 years now but only really stepped up my game 4 years ago. After the addition of a child to our family during an almost year layoff I realized I needed to k...
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On this forum it’s obvious that most are either investing, or want to invest, in real estate. But I often wonder, of those who invest, how many are still pumping money into Roth’s, 401k’s, and the like? I wrestle with...
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Hi everyone!
So here is my dilemma. I graduated back in 2012 and been working ever since. I have a full time job which allows me to pay for my expenses and have a bit of cash for myself which I tend to save. ...
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Hello All,I picked up a property about a year and a half ago. I had a home inspection that missed some big structural issues. Repairs estimates are between 60k-100k. I’ve reached out to his liability insurance very e...
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Dear allI am close to secure my first property (Canada) and currently discussing the mortgage details my banker. He strongly reccomends (for logical reasons) a mortgage insurance.1) What's your take about about it ?...
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Hey BP guys and gals!I've got a quandary which I'm sure many recent and not so recent college grads face. I'll quickly paint the scenario.I graduated from university just under 1 year ago. Upon graduation, I landed a ...
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Hello All,
I'm looking to use a self-directed IRA to start investing in real estate. My primary goal is to watch and learn how someone else walks through the entire process so that I can move into using my own conve...
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I am wondering if I can go directly to property management companies and buy HOA liens? . I've been reading that many investors buy the liens and rent out until the bank forecloses. Has anyone ever done this? The way ...
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Can you put a mortgaged property in an LLC? A single family or 1-4 unit. I was told that you cannot do so unless the property is paid off. True or not true?