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Hi All:I live in the Washington, DC metro area. I need help getting off the dime and plunging into the buy and hold arena. I have cash to pay for the rental properties until I am able to consider leveraging it. I have...
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Bank of America, one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders, says it is loosening its policies on short sales in response to the U.S. Treasury Department’s announcement last week that it would increase incentiv...
I've been reading for a while and am fascinated at how some people have the cash on hand to buy:-Properties out right with cash-Multiple properties with 20% down paymentYes I understand there's many ways to finance bu...
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Here's the thing: I'm thinking about buying a house that would make a great rental if we need to move out of the area (which is somewhat likely). I used the Rental calculator to see how the numbers would crunch. The h...
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What do you think of this rate? I'm wanted to jump on locking in a lender in case rates go up at the Fed meeting next week....Property info: Duplex, $155k, 25% downRate quote: 30 yr fixed, 5.125% (no points), $1339...
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Just curious, how much time do you spend on Biggerpockets...… ??I am on here daily, lurking around, a great tool
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Hey there investors! I have made major changes in my life so I can get to the point where I can move into real estate full time and start developing assets. I am in San Antonio, TX interested in flipping houses initia...
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Hi BP Community,
I was hoping to get some feedback on the best ways I can utilize cost segregation for my taxes this year and if anyone has recommendations for a Real Estate Accountant in the Los Angeles area that ...
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I am looking to purchase a couple home in Texas over the next 60 days. Both I expect to purchase under ARV. BRRRR one of them and live in the other. Can anyone offer some advice on what banks have no junk fees and ...
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Hello! If there is an underground oil tank, is the seller legally responsible to remove it before the buyer acquires the property? Or can it be negotiated within the contract? This property is in Connecticut. Thank you!