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Good Afternoon BP,
Over the past four months I have been reviewing countless youtube videos, podcast, and open forums for real estate investments. I am ready to make the leap in starting my own Real Estate investm...
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Has anyone encountered any lenders who offer 30 Year Fixed/AM on portfolio loans?Most I have talked to are 20-25 year AM with a balloon. I found a 30 year fixed - but the fees are crazy and interest rates well over 6.8%.
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Has anyone ever done a cost segregation without the use of a firm that charges a lot for it? I have a buddy that's doing it himself and providing an excel sheet to a legitimate accountant. Any pros and cons to this?My...
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I have a new associate who has been in REI for 20+ years, and recently sold 300 units. He has syndicated a few deals and is creating a new one to build 40 units in Tampa FL. I see benefits but I'm trying to understand...
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My business partner and I just purchased a 6-unit multi-family property and are curious if a cost segregation study would be beneficial and when the depreciation can be applied. We own other rental properties but have...
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I have read "many" different takes of this subject. But I would like to hear from those who have been investing for a while, and know your opinion from a time/cost vs benefits. As well as needing to disclose to buyers...
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I am writing this post in hopes that some of you have some great ideas or advice on what I can do in 2023 to grow my portfolio without having a lot of money. I'm currently house-hacking a duplex in Columbus where I u...
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Hello Everyone! Man oh man am I glad I found this place! Kudos to Mr Dorkin for making this thing happen. After sifting through all the crap that is out there on the web I can't tell you how refreshing it is to fin...
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Hey, all!
I'm about to buy my very first single family or a multi-family. Looking for cash-flow, mainly, and also buying more houses in the same area. Here are my ideas for places to invest, based on my market analy...
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Hi Folks,I'm in the process of building my knowledge and saving. My goal is to work primarily with buy and holds with the occasional flip. I was wondering if anyone had feedback on the RI market in general for buy a...