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For the last decade I have been working a nine to five. I enjoy my work - I am a mechanical engineer by trade and am a senior manager currently - but I have always felt a draw to own my own rental property. Before I s...
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Hi everyone, I am currently getting pre-approved for a 203k loan and looking for a contractor within the Tampa/Saint Pete FL market who has experience with fixing up duplexes which are acquired using a 203k loan. Ther...
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Newly vacant after 5 year tenant destroyed nice carpet. Disillusioned with LVP reading about how if you don't sweep everyday dust grinds away finish and wrecks the surface. Could go cheap carpet or a more commercial p...
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Not sure if this is right forum, but here it is. If you had 3-10k that you know you're not going to personally use for the next 6 months, what are the best ways to grow that money with real estate? Obviously partnerin...
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I am a 20yr old beginner investor into real estate and I would just like to know from your guys opinions if you can live a good lifetime with real estate investing without going to college.
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My fiance and I are buying a home. She is the only one on the loan but we plan to be both on title. We will be splitting the closing cost.
What would the best way be to pay for the closing cost?
1. Should I give m...
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I have a condo u/c in Aurora, Colorado with an ARV of 160k. The area is clean and condos are in decent shape as are grounds. This is a low middle class area and not dangerous. There are quite a few HOA delinquents ...
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I buy single family homes and sell them with my own seller financing program. Local homes in the Montgomery and Birmingham areas are currently my market. I do plan to expand throughout the state. My Average Buyer CAN ...
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I live in Monterey Park CA, With house prices in CA don’t see doing my first home purchase here, so I’ve been looking at property’s in Las Vegas prices are very tempting but not sure. Look for advice where to start an...
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Howdy!I'm a new-ish BP member and I'm looking to purchase a condo in Sarasota, Florida for personal use and to offer as a vacation rental. I've found a community that I like and that allows 1-week minimum rentals (pa...