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I was speaking with some friends, and I was curious to hear some more stories. When you were looking at your first properties how did you figure out the financials? How did that play out?
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There are many ways to make money in real estate, but few are as relatively easy and low budget as small multi-family properties. With 5% down conventional loans and FHA loans, buying a property with two or three unit...
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Has anyone used POP money for rent collections? It looks pretty convenient and passes the cost onto the tenant.
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The Real Estate Bridge Builder
Imagine you’re a bridge builder. Each deal you close as a wholesaler is a plank that helps you construct a bridge toward greater investment opportunities.
Wholesaling: The initial plan...
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Hi,
Is there a difference between a pre-qual and pre-approval letter. Do agents care if I have a pre-qual letter vs pre-approval letter when submitting an offer? I am confused - getting different answers from peopl...
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Hello guys
New to biggerpockets and joined to learn the ins and outs of the industry. I am a student studying an under graduate accounting and finance degree in the UK and wish to build a strong foundation early to se...
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What is the best accounting software for flipping business? Are there options for a software in your computer, not in the cloud? Or may be a flipper does not need an accounting software, then what is the best way to p...
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I am no longer a Corrections Officer as of yesterday evening.
I was just "terminated", "let go", "sh*t canned" or as Donald Trump would say "you're FIRED!"
This is the importance of not relying on just one single so...
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What is the best/most efficient way to finance a buy and hold property without having a huge down payment? If anyone could assist based on personal knowledge or prior experiences that would be great!
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Hello all. I am starting off learning the basics of house hacking and wish to clarify a quick detail. When evaluating a property to be 'hacked', should I include the potential rent on all units (including the unit Id ...