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Hi ! My name is Preslie Hicks and me and my boyfriend Kyle have just started our investment journey! We have been talking about getting into real estate for about a year now and finally took the first leap! I used my ...
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I am getting started in real estate and have researched a lot about what to look for in a deal, etc. However I still want more clarification on the loan process.My thought is:Obtain a interest only loan for 2-3 years....
Hello! I'm new to real estate investing and have been trying to get started. Specifically with mobile home investing. Basically, I have two questions: 1) For those of you out there in this market, what prospecting too...
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Hi everybody. I am in a position to buy my first property. I am torn between whether I should buy it and rent it out as a rental property, or buy it as a place for me to live in. Thoughts?
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I’ve been trying to get a HELOC but nowadays they are few and far between so as of now I’m settling for a cash out refinance.I currently pay $1487 a month for everything regarding my primary residence. My current int...
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I created a custom map of the 3 properties I am purchasing to build on a couple weeks ago. Google My Maps isn't all that new, but they have made it incredibly easier to use and embed. See screenshot below:My purpose h...
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can anyone recommend a good Self-Directed IRA company ? I've been using Equity Trust but am tired of all the bogus fees, poor customer service, and screwed up paperwork.
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any advice will help...my hurdle is need 620 credit score....have 610....dontknow what else to do to get points up...opened a credit acct....frustrated....just refi'd on primary house FHA....so now conventional requir...
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Here in Bexar County (San Antonio, TX), the annual property tax statements went out at the beginning of May. For my personal residence, the value on the home increased $21,000, which equates to approximately $42 per m...
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchased with a 1031 as a rental. Converted an alcove studio to become a legal 1-bedroom.
What made you interested in investing in this type of dea...