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I'm new to the REI and do not have access to the MLS yet. Is it safe to use Trulia, Zillow or Realtor.com for my comps, if I'm using them all? I"m also using the county assessor site to get assessment price from th...
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I have learned more in depth in regards to double closing and the benefit of it. So I realized the possibility of double closing from a motivated seller to an 'Average Joe' consumer. I am going to do bandit marketing ...
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I found what I think is a good deal in Wilson, NC (this will be my first deal). I found a house with a tenant already in it, who has already agreed to stay and sign a long term lease at $950/mo. The house is a 1,300...
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I am looking to refinance my single family home in Mariposa California. I have been stuck in limbo waiting for an appraisal company to accept the contract to appraise my property. I have paid for appraisal 2 separate ...
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Hey BP, So I've been trying to get in real estate in the past year, but HML in my area (Philadelphia) have a lot of upfront cost plus fees just to purchase a property. Some are even requesting 20k just to purchase an...
Hi! I am a newbie and I've yet to get my first deal. I am excited to be entertaining one, but I want to make sure I get a good deal. My goal is to buy and hold in order to generate cashflow. The property I have in...
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Newbie in Lancaster PA. Finally introducing myself after stalking the forums and binge listening to the Podcasts the past few weeks. No interest in leaving my current career but working on subsidizing our retirement...
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I am relatively new to real estate investment, but trying to work my way towards financial independence. A little over one year ago, I bought a HUD two-family flat. I worked the system the best I could and renovated t...
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Getting into some analysis paralysis, so I want to hear your stories!1. What has been your most profitable STR?2. Where was it located?3. How much capital was required for the initial investment?I appreciate your insi...
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Ok so I've finally picked a strategy that I'm 110% sure about. That strategy is in the buy and hold field and it's particularly in multi family homes. I have a question on starting this off though. I'm currently worki...