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Hello BP Community!BackgroundI'm a recently separated Navy veteran currently working in the IT industry here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. I'm originally born and raised on Guam (proud Chamorro!) and enlisted in the Nav...
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I am trying to figure out a way my partner and I can communicate better with real estate professionals in Chattanooga, TN. We are looking to invest in a SFR or duplex in TN. We currently live in CA, but for various re...
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Hey folks, I have a primary residence which I bought at $320,000. It's now worth about $380,000 and I owe $225,000. What are some ways I could use it to get into my first rental property? It seems to me that there is ...
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Hello BP Family, I've noticed a lot of properties sitting on the market a bit longer, which is pretty custom especially in this time of the year. I'm located in the DFW Market, and I'm curious as to what some of your ...
Let’s say one has an excess of $500k that is in a high yield saving account earning around 4.5-5% APR. What are some other options that would /could pay a higher return that allows for the money to be relatively avail...
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I have 22 furnished houses and apartments in my town. 82 beds total. 21 of the units have no complaints about paranormal activity.My biggest house is a 3 story, 4 bathroom, 6 bedroom house with 9 beds. It was built ...
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I am trying to find a creative way to fund my first investment property. This quest has led me to a few questions that I can not seem to find answers too. First the back story.I am a veteran, I bought my first house a...
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I currently have just under $10k in 401k funds available. I've heard of self-directed IRA's being used for real estate, and I'd like to potentially look into utilizing one now or in the future, or some other type of v...
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Maybe this is the wrong place for this question, but someone here has to know. I have a 3 unit building where the electrical panels for all 3 units and common is in the basement. If a breaker trips, tenants have to go...
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Is Court the best route or Collections Agency? My tenants broke their lease 1 month early, damaged my property that exceeded the deposit with a grand total of $4500, including leaving me a $260 water bill. Now they b...