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Has anyone lent to American Private Money Group, FMC Lending who operate out of Burlingame, CA? I'm considering lending to them for RE deals and would like to know if anyone has had any dealings with them. If so, how ...
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Hello all! My name is Mike Burke and I am a 27 year old new/soon to be investor in the South/Central part of New Jersey in the Ocean and Monmouth County. I made some pretty difficult choices(nothing illegal!) to estab...
Hello BP,I have worked with contractors in the past and it did not turn out well. Both times the work was poor quality and I had to pay to get properties re done. Also, they had lack of knowledge on permit requirement...
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Hi everyone,I am new to Bigger Pockets; from NJ, but living out of the country in Asia on work. I am yet to invest in a property, but ironically have been thinking more lately being so far away.I want to invest in co...
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Hello, wise people of Bigger Pockets!I'm looking to buy a small multi-family in Chico, CA, which is a three hour drive from my place. I plan on getting a property manager for my future investment, so I'm wondering whe...
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Now this is the story all about howOur flip got turned all upside downAnd we'd like to take a minute just sit right thereWe'll tell you how we lost $60k on a $1.25M flip-turned-new-construction that took 2.5 yearsOur ...
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I started investing 4 years ago doing BRRRR, right now I have a portfolio of 6 SFH worth around $1.1M with $600k in debt and around $1.5k monthly cash flow. I'm a foreign national so my cash outs are capped at 60-65% ...
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I got my 1st FSBO. I'm not experienced in this and am looking to my agent for assistance. I am willing to offer 1% to her for this. I found the house and saw it with the owners.
I've read other p...
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Time of Year, Property Manager, or User Error?
The property has been listed for 77 days awaiting for a tenant. My question: Vacant because Time of Year, Property Manager, or User Error?
Listing: 1053 Parksley Ave, B...
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What are the criteria that people consider when deciding where to invest? It seems that it often comes down to comfort level and familiarity with markets. I am comfortable with in-person property searching but have no...