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As an experienced real estate investor and now also a private lender, I often get asked the question: "If I am a newbie and lenders don't want to lend to newbies, how can I get money for my first deal?"
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My wife, @Sara Hodge, and I have been on BP for around 6 months now. We own our primary residence in Orange County, California, but due to the high prices, we decided to invest out of state. We now own two rentals (...
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I currently manage 8 rental properties in Grand Rapids, MI and all of my tenants habitually pay on time except one. I've had her as a tenant for 9 months now and she has only paid on time twice. Her credit wasn't terr...
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How can I estimate rental costs on a MLS listing from my computer? I am looking to begin my first flip in the next 2/3 months...is it okay to see fixer upper appear in my market and just make an offer of what I “think...
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What’s up BP,I’m 24 (25 next month) just closed on my second buy and hold multiunit rental last month.Around this time next year I’ll almost certainly be in a position to pay either property off while stillmaintaining...
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Ladies and Gents,We don't do too many deals, but when @Sam Grooms and I do a deal, it's something special.Today we closed on 117-unit in Phoenix's South Mountain neighborhood. The complex is named South Mountain Squar...
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Hey guys. My wife and I have been married for 1 year. My wife is someone who takes convincing to take on risks and I understand her concern since my tendency is to pursue things feet first and go after it. She is okay...
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I am new to RE discussions nad the BP community. I just noticed people here are VERY open to helping and giving advice/guidance. For some reason... I feel these are red flags, but maybe am wrong. I come from the onli...
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I was recently searching for a hard money lender in Florida and came across a company that requires a 10% down payment. I have in the past dealt with hard money lenders and never heard of a down payment requirement...