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Yes, yes they are squatters.I'm in the process of purchasing an occupied 4plex that has been on the market for quite some time (will be an exciting post in the Completed Deal Diaries forum once it's all complete). The...
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Would you buy a 2-4 unit property that needs 85% increase in rent to match market rate and purchase price?
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Hi,My partner and I are looking to purchase a short term rental in Maine. We haven't zeroed in on a specific city/town yet but we're focusing our search on areas within 2 hours drive of Acadia National Park. We'd like...
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Hey all,We received an offer on a property today in which the buyer is using a USDA loan, a product I'm not very familiar with (but will learn). To cut to the chase, is USDA similar to a VA loan in that the buyer is e...
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Soon purchasing my first commercial property, I am looking at multi-tenant NNN industrial or retail. It seems like other than capex that the landlord is responsible for (typically roof and HVAC) there aren't many reas...
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I found a deal in my local market here in Baton Rouge where a seller is willing to sell his duplex, that is not currently on the market and he is open to possibilities of carrying a note for a small portion of the pur...
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Hi - I'm new to the site, and wanted to jump right in by posing a question for the community...
I would like to acquire a property, but am short $20-30K for the downpayment. That said, I have $300K+ equity in...
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Hi allSome context:We have 1 LTR in Denver now, and reside there. We do NOT have a separate LLC for it. Taxes/Expense: flow through our personal taxes.Questions:a. We are about to buy properties in OH. Should we ...
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So, how much does it cost to hire a real estate agent, and the second question I have is can someone sell their home without a real estate agent? Is it a wise decision?
What are the types of things they would have t...
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So big question here bigger pockets. I want to be a real estate investor. Do I have to get licensed as a real state agent ? What are the pros to having your license?