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Has anyone started their REI with commercial property purchase? I spent some time talking with my grandfather, who built his wealth with SFH working up to his building his own subdivision of homes then commerc...
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Hello BP! I just began working with a local wholesaler in order to become more comfortable with the specifics of wholesaling in Alameda County. I wanted to be very proactive and begin bringing her leads on my own, and...
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I am in the market for long term buy and hold rental properties. I have the cash to acquire a couple of units but would rather use that cash as a down payment in an owner financing scenario. I do not believe that I am...
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I live in MN and im trying to purchase my first SFR as a rental property. However I look at it I need to pay 15% down or live in it for a year first. Is there a way to secure a loan that would require 10% or less as a...
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I'm wondering how long it typically takes to refinance an FHA or 203K loan to a conventional or if its even possible to do that in a short timeframe such as within the first year of the FHA loan. I'm just getting star...
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As I’m writing this I’m about 12 hours and 30 minutes away closing on my first deal. However, I’m not going to post this on the forum until the paperwork is signed! You never know what can happen!In 2014 I purchased...
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Hello Everyone,
About a year ago, I purchased a duplex in Spring City, PA (Chester County) which I currently occupy using 10% down FHA financing. It's going very well so far and I'd like to repeat the process again w...
It seems that a lease purchase with stipulations to make the buyer responsible for repairs would be more advantageous than renting because the property owner wouldn’t be responsible for any repairs, they get a bigger ...
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Hey everyone,New to the San Antonio area and actively looking to buy. I have experience buying in other states but not so familiar with the local rates for rent, insurance, garbage, sewage, elec fees for landlords own...