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Hey everybody,
(Sorry to mods, originally posted this in the wrong forum!)After roaming the BP Forums and blogs for the past few years, my wife and I are finally under contract for our first rental property. So finge...
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I searched the forums and didn't come across any specific legitimate information on how to become a hard money lender in Canada.
If anyone could point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello, my brother and I are freshman investors from Vermont just getting our feet wet inreal estate. So far we have purchases 3 properties, a 6 unit, a single family, and a building lot. We are looking at creative wa...
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I've been kicking around an idea to get more cash flow in my local area, which I know very well. Specifically in the neighborhood where I live, it is an A-class development of 5-15 year old townhouses. We have a mix...
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Hi BP community! I have a plot of land that I am looking to do my first build (to sell). I just read through J's Diary of a New Construction Project, and am currently trying to figure out whether to begin the process ...
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Hi BP, I am a New investor(Out of State) looking to buy a rental property in Peoria, IL.
I have a few questions on the same, hope fellow investors from that area can answer.
1. How is the Market in Peoria now? I see...
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Many assets bought in the last 2 years face challenges due to floating rate debts. Rising interest rates and expiring rate caps amplify this distress. Right now, there's a wide gap between seller expectations and buye...
Hi Everyone!I am a new investor to the Bethlehem PA market. I’m looking at an opportunity on the south side of the river in Bethlehem. Does anyone have any insight or knowledge into the area? Crime, quality of tenant,...
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Hey all,Was just curious if vacation rentals are generally recommended and a good idea for a newbie investor. I've just started listening to the BP podcasts and reading the beginners guide, so I have a ton to learn st...
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The business model for AirBnB & VBRO is becoming more and more risky every day. The problem is various cities are intervening with new codes restricting what is know as Short Term Rentals(str). Length of stay may...