Wife and I are in the beginning stages of going after a long term income property (In Los Angeles). We already have a 4 unit building here in LA - and a single family home we live in. Initially we were thinking 4-p...
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I am looking to buy my first property and I am not sure how to choose a mortgage lender. I have been pre approved by two lenders and they basically gave me the same options and a similar rate. So I was just wonderi...
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Everyone has their own unique "why" that is applicable to his/her own circumstance; however, I am specifically interested in knowing HOW you got your start in out-of-state real estate investing. Here are some more in-...
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Looking at a potential rental in the Houston Area. My agent is telling me there are multiple offers above list. I can't seem to make the numbers work. Any thoughts as to what I'm doing wrong? https://www.biggerpocke...
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Hey All,I’m a Newbie to the BP world and looking to get started. I’m looking for some help on my first duplex purchase, basically looking for some direction. Ideally trying to find an agent/investor in the Minneapolis...
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How do y’all determine what your lowball offer will be. I use a multitude of programs and formulas to calculate my prices however I just wonder if I should start the offer at the lowest price I come up with. Some seem...
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I know this is real estate forum, but I am looking for good suggestions on stock market investing book(s). I figure suggestions from this group are less likely to follow typical financial advice of buy and hold mu...
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I’ve had a horrible tenant this first year with my property. Let’s just say that this was not a good start to my RE business. Anyway, the tenant didn’t pay their water bill for the duration of the lease and now $2000 ...
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Hi all, I am wondering how you approach a property purchased as foreclosure to find our if it’s occupied. Can I just show up, knock and if no one answer kick the door in? (I wish). If it is occupied how should I appro...
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Hey guys- live in Minneapolis and found a off market deal for a 6 plex and 3 plex owned by the same person. They don't want to use a realtor to sell, and they firmly believe the units combined value is $750k which I t...