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Real estate has long been seen as a stable and reliable investment option, but it's important to remember that no investment is completely risk-free. When it comes to investing in real estate, one of the biggest risks...
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Is it legal to ask for tax returns/W-2 when screening Tenants?
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Hey everyone,
I'm seeking advice regarding FHA Construction Loans. I'm potentially interested in building a multifamily (duplex) property on a piece of land that I would acquire through a single loan. I'm also consid...
I am curious if anyone has use Avail for tenant screening, credit check and background checks. I am looking for a reliable service that does it all and came across Avail as they are a part of Realtor.com network.Than...
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So my daughter is moving back home with grandbabies in end of august to anchorage Alaska. im wanting to get a duplex that is obviously family friendly good part of town. Id like to rent out the one side (in all hopes ...
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My wife and I have some money saved up and are looking to buy a 3 flat for more. We already own a condo and are looking to buy a property to start building our profile, but we are unsure what loans we can get at this ...
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Hi BP, I wanted to share a situation I was able to overcome this week to prepare you if you are buying an older property (converted 4500 sqft home older than 1900). I had a local insurance company say they could insur...
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Hello everyone!
For the past year or so we've been looking to invest in real state. We live in Long Island, NY and were looking at multi-families around the area for a long term rental, but these properties are scarc...
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Hi BP Community- happy holidays! Was wondering if people could help clarify how to estimate the appraisal value of a multi-unit? I am looking at a 12 unit complex and I understand that it's potential income minus expe...
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Hello I've heard that low doc and no doc loans are making a come back. Is anyone using the new version of these type loans? Can anyone recommend a reliable lender that will do these loans at a reasonable interest rate...