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Hi
I am a new real estate investor looking for lending on a SFH in Greenville, NC (East Carolina University). I have a surplus of reserves to cover a 20% down payment, repairs, and enough to cover potential vacancies...
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How should you know if your have a reliable private lender? What are some websites, or companies that are certified and not scams?
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Dear Community,I met a seller yesterday. When I told him about closing cost he will be paying, he said, I cannot pay 2,500 extra just for title transfer and paperwork etc.If we do not go to title company or any attorn...
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Take advantage of depreciation: Depreciation is a tax deduction that allows you to recover the cost of your investment property over its useful life. By taking advantage of this deduction, you can reduce your taxable ...
I am hoping someone with professional or personal experience in this area might have some insight. We are in contract on a triplex investment property and are planning on using HELOC funds from our former primary res...
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Sorry for the clumsy thread title.
I have searched the forums here but still do not have a clear idea of what makes someone a "Real Estate Investor" vs. "Real Estate Professional."
In the interest of br...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Tucson.
Purchase price: $286,440
Cash invested: $11,000
Current residence with a VA loan and expecting to cashflow around $300-$4...
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We have a few properties about 150 miles away, so we currently have a property management company that is managing the buildings for us. We recently switched over to Appfolio for our buildings we manage directly, and ...
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My parents (both still living) have a home that they no longer live in and are looking to sell it. They have moved south so it is vacant - if that impacts your suggestions.They own it out right, so there is no mortga...
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How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent and what Traits should you look For….First off, let me say that there are a lot of good Realtors out there, with many different brokerages. There is not just one brokerage that is ...