hi everyone! So I went and looked at my first duplex today with my real estate agent (A property from the MLS) and I know this is going to come off as a dumb question but I wanted to ask what should I be looking for? ...
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Today's question is both entertaining and beneficial to both short and intermediate-term investors. Many people are considering travel again now that travel restrictions are being eased and regulation...
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Thoughts on $150000 loan @6-9% interest amortized for 15 years with ballon in 5 years for a down payment on a self storage complex? Or would you find pm to finance the entire purchase and refi after a year?
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Hello BPers & BP PROsAlong with my partner we need you valuable advice for raw lands investments in all states, as we are thinking to put some of our investment efforts in this type of investments, by buying big p...
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What is the rental market in Winston-Salem, NC like? I see a lot of 2 beds/1 baths for sale in Winston-Salem at a price that would be killer deals here in the Charlotte greater areas, so I'm trying to figure out wh...
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I’m looking at buying a vacant commercial space and considering what might be the best-use tenant. Could vary from ice cream shop to small clothes retailer or office space.Is there a suggested route to go for lease ty...
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Quick question for all the bright Bigger Pocket's minds. I'm currently living in Kansas City, MO. I own 3 real estate properties at the moment. I'm trying to grow a bit faster in me goal to financial independence.As p...
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I just got off the phone with my lender to refi my new property. The loan officer let me know that I would have to bring cash to the closing table because they are only lending at 65% LTV. Has anyone else been getting...
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1. The overall returns on your real estate investments will be higher. On a single family home - If you choose to seller finance it, as opposed to simply renting it out - you’ll likely get a sizable down payment and...
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Hey everyone,
I recently ran into a scenario that I believe to be mortgage fraud (i.e. you go to federal prison for this one) and I wanted to warn others of lenders that offer this scenario...
A borrower came to me...