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Pro's: It's great to have BP as a trustworthy partner to give clients a level of trust that they will be taken care of. BP cosigns our ability to operate and vets us both on the phone and online prior to featuring us....
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Twice recently people have told me of this new strategy to use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage faster. You essentially take out a HELOC to pay off your first lien, and then use that account to direct deposit your pa...
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Full disclosure: Newbie here.After going through many tremendously helpful podcasts, articles and forum discussions, I have decided to get in action. At starting out, what struck me is that it is almost impossible to ...
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I'm an agent in investment real estate. It would help to hear from investors themselves on what knowledge they value when considering buying a property. What would you expect an agent to know? What are some things you...
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Hello All,I was discussing a property listed by a Marcus and Millichap broker and mentioned sending an offer in through my agent who is with a different company. She said that I would have to pay him since they don't ...
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Hi there BP friends. Been reading Brandon Turner's "Rental Property Investing" book and I got stuck on one of his examples. In chapter 5 he lists 4 example plans on how to use REI to build wealth. I'm confused about h...
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get a 1st Lien HELOC on investment properties? If so, what banks/lenders will do this? Any lenders have insight into this?
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This is something I hear real estate investors talk about all the time. Their goal is to build generational wealth for their kids, grandchildren, great grandchildren, etc. They believe by building a good real estate p...
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So here is the situation everyone...My wife and I bought a condo back when the market was sky high at 439,000. It went as low as 300,000. It's now around 410,000 and we owe 415,000. Our monthly mortgage is about 19...
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I am very close to buying my first property In Coeur d Alene Idaho. It is a very nice duplex that was built in 73. It is an owner occupied property(me, I am house hacking) The kitchen is very dated so I will be doi...