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List the potential downsides; what's potentially harder than it seems, unexpected, costly or problematic.
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My name is Steven Clough, I'm an aircraft mechanic specializing in the restoration and rebuilding of WWII aircraft. I currently live in Lodi CA, but plan on moving to the Missoula Montana area in the next couple month...
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Hi everyone,I'm trying to buy my first deal here in the States with an agency loan (Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac). It's a 30 unit apartment building in Oak Forest, IL (suburb of Chicago). 8% CAP, stabilized property.The ...
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Ok, I really need a new CPA who is specialized in real estate. This might be a stupid question, but my current CPA is one of my family friends and he has been very nice to me. I am really sorry not to keep using him b...
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Hey BP Family,
I know the market is hot right now and as I am beginning to notice it is tough for us new investors wanting to jump in the REI game. Are there any active investors within the Atlanta market? I've att...
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BP, here's the deal:
You're making money in real estate because you have technical knowledge AND people skills. Sales, negotiation, even advanced social skills. I need to be trained in more of these, because real est...
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I am wondering if anyone has been and this situation and has ideas on how to handle this. I am an out of state investor and in the past I have purchased my properties based on video walkthrough that my (trusted) realt...
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I'm thinking of buying US real estate as an overseas investor. How important is it for me to be able to easily visit my target market? I can get a direct flight to major metropolitan areas, but it would be much more d...
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I got an email from my real estate agent saying that any foreclosure properties I want to submit offers on are going to need a proof of funds letter. I've read that you can use a Coastal Funding letter to get around ...
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I am a residential realtor with experience in helping investors purchase residential properties (which is 4 units or less in Pinellas County, FL) but none in commercial. By 2028, the goal is to own apartment buildings...