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Considering a move to Seattle and or surrounding suburbs. Initially was looking for a corporate job, so being close to Seattle was important. Now will be starting a business, so proximity to downtown Seattle isn’t as ...
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Hello Everyone,This is my first time posting here and was hoping to get some assistance in reviewing the loan terms I've received from a local bank. Are they good? Are they pretty standard? This is my first time se...
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I'm trying to decide within the next day or so if I should repair or replace the hvac in my rental. Here's all the details...-Townhome, 2 bed 2.5 bath 1600 sq ft. There are 2 HVAC units, one for upstairs and one for d...
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Hello Everyone,I want to start investing in homes preferably buy and hold at the moment and but I have two problems: (1) my debt-to-income ratio is at 59% due to student loans and a car note; (2) my down payment money...
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Hello everyone! I am new to the investment game (located in Southern California) and looking to get as much knowledge as possible and I have bought plenty of books but I still feel uneasy. I know the importance of get...
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When buying your 1st home/real estate investment is a real estate agent needed on your side? Or what if you personally found home you want to buy without a real estate agent...is it recommend to engage an agent?
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I have a cash flowing MF portfolio (about 80 units) and I will be leaving my corporate job soon to 1) be a better Mom to my kids and 2) focus on growing my RE portfolio. My husband and I each have about $500k in reti...
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I currently live in a Duplex that we house hack, living in one unit and renting the other. This was purchased in December 2023 and I am trying to Tax plan for the coming year.1. I have heard from others that you shoul...
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I have been addicted to this site for quite some time now. I've always been a reader my entire life but never much of a writer. As part of my New Years plan, I wanted to get more involved and actually give back to Big...
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I am interested in using a hard money lender to buy a property to flip. What are some questions you would ask a lender to vet hard money lenders? Also what are some things you look for in a lender? Do you recommend a ...