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1st post and am ready to take the plunge into financial freedom and the headache of renters!
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I have been interested in real estate for a while. I'm just getting to a point to where I can consider starting to plan for my first property. I have heard many of the podcasts, read many articles on how to find, fund...
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Hi Bigger pockets community, my name is Jerry Velez and I currently live in Suffolk county, New York and just like a lot of people on here, I was terrified to make my first post on here! My background is in healthcare...
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Good morning! I am a teacher in Maryland public schools and looking for a big change! I have followed Bigger Pockets and investing for awhile - I have even dabbled in investing with my husband in the past. In teaching...
I purchased my first home, repaired and have a steady renter in place. Now I'm ready to refinance and purchase an investment. Does anyone have leads on a HELOC?
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On the subject of #exonomic crashes:- Median family household #income (US census) -1999: $42,0002020: $67,521(61% increase)- Median #home Price in the US -1999: $152,0002021: $411,000(170% increase)- Average #student ...
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Guys I am looking to get into a few rentals in the Cleveland Ohio area. I know a few people there but I've never been there. I'm planning on going to visit in July. Is anyone here familiar with the areas or zip codes...
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Hey guys,My name is Dusty Andressen and I'm a veterinarian in Lafayette, LA. Two partners and I have just started a real estate partnership to BRRRR in the area. We don't own any single family residences yet but I d...
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Greetings Forum. I'm under contract for a Freddie Mac home and the realtor I'm working with has now provided an addendum stating the brokerage fee is close to 15% of the purchase price of the home and instead of prov...
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Hey guys, I’m in the process of closing on my first duplex and since it’s my first home I was qualified for a 5% down payment conventional loan. Since I had to do that low of down payment I was required to do a freddi...