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Hey BP family,I wanted to know if any of you guys have done this, and if so- what has been your experience? We have done it repeatedly, but we have only met a handful of investors that do it our way. * Buy a VALUE-ADD...
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Looking for advice. . . I lost my job as a development manager in January just before the COVID-19 and have been looking to gain re-employment in the multifamily development sector. Unfortunately, the virus has real...
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My name is Russell Moran; I’m a newbie from Grand Prairie, Texas. I currently own my own home and that is the extent of my real estate background. I have owned for 10 years. I am self-employed and own 2 businesses....
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While many here are experienced investors and probably know a lot of this I am hoping some of this basic information will help new investors get off to a better start when seeking funding.Personal Information Always h...
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Hello BP network. I am in the Philly area, and I am looking to help someone, and learn. I have been laid off from my job since July 1 and currently working my own 1099 Life Insurance business but am working to trans...
Hello everyone,Little info on myself: 23 with a finance degree and have been working in straight commission life insurance sales for the last 2 years since I graduated college and live in Atlanta, GA . Real estate has...
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My partners and I have a retail center that we purchased using a loan from a local lender in 2021. We are still locked at a cheap rate for a few more years, but we're already starting to plan for the refinance in lig...
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Hello all,I am in the process of building a metal garage for vehicle and general storage, as well as to have a little place to have gatherings. This is more of a need than a want as we have two outbuildings used for s...
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Quick question ... looking to invest in a duplex, FHA house hacking is the go to first investment. I currently have a mortgage, any way I can claim primary residence in my potential rental property?
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I bough my first rental (duplex, non-owner occupied) 2 years ago and would appreciate feedback on my replacement reserve amount, and thoughts on needing flood insurance in a non-flood plane. Monthly income is $1,995, ...