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Hello BP!I've had an interest in real estate for awhile now, but I finally started taking that interest a bit more seriously. Enter BiggerPockets! While I'm new to the forums, I have listened to all the BP podcasts ...
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Ok, I know it's early, and I am still sleepy, but I saw this article and I had to post it in its entirety. I'd like to hear from anyone with an opinion on this - pro, con or otherwise.I have tried reading this in all ...
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Hi,I'm heading to Asheville in June and wanted to check out some property. Can someone recommend a good Realtor who understands investing?Thanks
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I’m looking to get a HELOC on my second home which I’ve only used for a few rentals, it’s basically our vacation home.
It’s in a trust there’s no mortgage value $650-$700 wanted to take out $150,000 for renovation a...
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Essentially is as follows:New Lease Fee (one month’s rent) + Expected Missed Rent + “Refresh” Cash(Refresh Cash = the amount out of pocket to prepare the property for new tenants, after tenant deposit is spent)It look...
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Greetings: I’d like some input on using my 401(k) to purchase Rental Properties via a self-directed IRA. I understand that you need a custodian, I understand that you can only transfer the 401(k) once you have stoppe...
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I've heard and read varying opinions of the job Bernanke has played during our financial crisis .... TIME magazine picked him for the following reason:
But the main reason Ben Shalom Bernanke is TIME's Person of th...
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I don't quite understand the american ideal sometimes; now here i go. i'm starting this because it was request, i understand we all come from different places and look at the same situations differently but please no ...
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when you go after the banks......
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