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I know this is a very amateur question, but I don't understand how exactly equity is actually used in (or helps in) obtaining more properties.
For example, investors typically buy at 70% of market value, less repairs...
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I am looking out to rent out half a duplex. I am living in the other half. Currently located in Indiatlantic FL. Given the age of the home and proximity to the water, the landlord’s insurance we qualify for is not tha...
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Hey guys! Looking for advice on how to structure an offer if we pursue a business opportunity. We've never done any creative financing or seller financing up to this point. This would be a real estate and business pur...
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Hi,
I recently got my real estate license, though I'm primarily an investor.
I have experience of closings from the investor side but not much from the agent side. I wanted to initially hang my license with someon...
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Hey BP, can someone walk me through how a lease purchase works? Everything on google is written as if i am the renter and trying to purchase the property. I am an investor and want to purchase a property. My main ques...
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I am looking at purchasing a small portfolio of SFR properties below market value. I am interested in putting long term debt on the portfolio, however, I wanted to know if anyone knew any lenders that lend based on an...
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I am working towards being a new landlord and am wondering if I need to have a lawyer. I have never hired a lawyer before and don't even know what questions to ask them or what a typical client/lawyer relationship is....
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My tenant has been late on rent since before Covid. She gets a portion of her rent from her church, not to mention it’s below market rate for her unit. She has a five day grace period from the 1st to the 5th. How shou...
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What are portfolio lenders? Any examples?
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I see other investors building on to existing houses to create more spread on their flips, but I just don't understand how to make this work. I have done several flips, but never incorporated an addition. Most neighbo...