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Before I start my journey in real estate investing should I pay off all of my credit card debts and student loans? Will having a high debt ratio make it hard for me to receive financing?
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Hello all,I have been lurking on the Bigger Pockets website/forums for a long time now. Just trying to learn and understand the multi family game some more. I am about to dive in within the next year or two and I need...
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Hello all,I have been lurking on the Bigger Pockets website/forums for a long time now. Just trying to learn and understand the multi family game some more. I am about to dive in within the next year or two and I need...
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Hi all,My name is Anson from Houston, TX.New to BiggerPockets. Have been listening to a lot of Podcasts but never had the chance to check out the forums.I have rental properties in the following Zip Codes: 77478, 7747...
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Looking for advice on how to help my son get financing to buy his first house. He will be graduating in December 2019. But he wants to buy a house ahead of time so he can get it renovated by the time he is done with s...
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I'm under contract to buy a condo in Florida at 25% down. Closing on 6/30, in 3 days.Lender called and told me I must put down 30%. Apparently the condo complex is more than 50% investor-owned, and Fannie will requi...
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Good morning my BP family!!I will be closing on my first property which is one side of duplex (YAY!!). My question is in regards to the landlord insurance policy I need to get. Does anyone have any recommendations a...
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Someone will have the answer. I own 32 units spread across 5 buildings Some are in my name and some are in 2 llc’s Was prepping for my taxes and the single spread sheet for each building is becoming a pain in the butt...
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My son is currently a college student learning about investing and flipping houses with our family. He currently has no debt but will if he continues with college. He wants to develop good credit in order to buy his...
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What factors do you look at when trying to predict whether or not a neighborhood is going to appreciate in the near future?Is it a complete guessing game? Or are there specific things you can look at to make your pred...