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Hello BP people! I have just passed my real estate exam in Michigan and will be able to start showing houses with in the week. I have a great interest in helping investors out as I am looking to become a real estate i...
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So, I've come across 2-1- rate buydowns a few times recently. I understand the general concept of it don't really understand the mechanics of how it works. I was hoping someone could explain how you work this into a c...
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Hi everyone,
As a newcomer in the world of real estate investment, I'm eager to take my first steps into this dynamic field. While I reside in Miami, FL, finding favorable deals locally has been challenging, promptin...
So I've been reading up on L/O (lease-options) and I was getting pretty revved up because they sounded like a great way to purchase a home and cash flow with out having to pay so much money upfront.However when talkin...
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Hi. I’m new to investing and looking for some direction. I live in northern ca (bay area) and want to invest somewhere where my money will go further. I was thinking about Las Vegas, and more specifically, multi famil...
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Hi BiggerPockets community! I am a newbie investor from the VA/MD/DC area (DMV). A licensed architect in DC with +7 years of professional experience in architecture, design, and construction management. Still, it had ...
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Hi BP Community,My husband and I have been preparing to begin our real estate investment journey, and we could use some insight. We've essentially ruled out investing in our local community because we can't seem to f...
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I typically buy houses worth 110-140K for 65-80K (cash) and then spend 8-15K on rehab before renting the out for 1150-1250/month. When I cash out refi. I end up have to pay $4k in closing costs on a 80-90K loan. Is th...
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Hello, I am looking to start my first house hack starting in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, my own back yard in march and i want a 2 - 4 Unit property. i know i may not be Cash Flow positive the first year i start ...
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Looks like financial regulators have closed Silicon Valley Bank. This bank has high exposure to tech & venture capital, however I was surprised to see this headline so soon. I have seen several articles stating th...