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I'm in a pricy market (Portland, OR) and considering a house hack option for a 234 plex on my first purchase. I'd be utilizing VA, zero down financing and understand you can claim rent on the units you don't occupy a...
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Good Afternoon,I am a school teacher in the Houston area trying to get into owning rental property. I'm having a difficult time getting my foot in the door. There have been several properties that I was interested in...
Curious to know if anyone is successful in land contracts? If so, which market is hot for this and who would I talk about to acquire such a deal? Thanks.
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I have not yet been able to get a definitive answer as to what states require a Commercial Broker to carry a broker license to get funding private or hard money for non owner occupied real estate investment properties...
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I am looking at a mixed use building development that I was told would qualify for HUD 221 D4 financing. I have seen the pro-forma and it appears that there is no cash down required, but a completed set of constructi...
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I have been contemplating using money from my IRA to fund an LLC and get started in multi family. I know I'll be taxed and pay penalty for early withdrawal, But I feel I can make up that money plus more with REI. I ju...
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I have successfully acquired my first househack in Lafayette, Indiana and it's been stabilized and rented since September of 2022. While living in one unit, and with the other unit rented out, this will produce ~$14,0...
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Civic Financial has long been one of the most competitive names in the space and highly active on BP. Unfortunately, they appear to be going through serious liquidity issues and have informed clients that their fundi...
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Okay, I'm mostly looking for reassurance that my plan is well thought out and I'm not making a bad decision. I am 20 years old right now in the Navy and I'm certain that buy and hold real estate is in my future. so he...
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Hi
Jason from Charleston, SC here. Glad to be a member. I'm looking forward to increasing my knowledge level beyond what I've read and from a little experience with cash flow properties. Also short on capital but long...