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What do you guys do, double close so the end buyer doesn't see how much profit you made or you do an assignments of a contract?I typically do double closing (and pay extra closing fees $500-$1000) for double closing (...
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On some other threads, there seems to be an underlying debate or difference in philosophy around buy-and-hold investment strategy: In one camp, the goal is to invest in high appreciation areas, even though they are h...
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Hi all,I am a newbie in real estate and getting to learn from BP. I live in the bay area, CA (on rent) with my family. Home prices here are so high, more so in good school districts, I cannot afford (my be I do not wa...
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Hi Guys,I have been trying to contact some "investor friendly" Realtors, as well as Contractors, and knowledgeable Investors in the Seattle area. I will be moving to the area in the foreseeable future, and want to de...
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I’m just getting started. Step one is to raise some capitol.I’ve got a small house in Seattle that has gained some equity over the last 5 years. Purchased it for $150,000. Interest rate is 3.25%, 30 yr fixed. Currentl...
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I am a new investor and looking to get into my first rental property. I have a few different opportunities but my question is: for your first rental property, would you want something that cash flows good with bad app...
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I stumbled across this Meridian Pacific properties and was wondering if anyone has done business with them and if they promise what they offer? It seems to good to be true. They guarantee a 1 year lease on your ...
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I recently rented out my first home I purchased with $1700 and wanted to share how I did this in hopes of helping others get creative. Background/My Story: Grew up in a middle-class family in San Diego, CA. I've alway...
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Hello everyone,I'm considering pursuing a career as a real estate agent, and would like to have existing agents chime in if you could! I've read many books and watched countless videos on the experiences and challenge...