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I've enjoyed my views from the back row, but have decided to lose my 'Forum Post Virginity' this afternoon.
I'd like to start by giving myself away with CREATIVE FINANCING
While that may sound sugges...
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Here's my situation. I'm 40 years old. I have 4 rental properties. 1 has about 50% equity. The other 3 have around 30% equity.I have about $800,000 in my 401k.I have about $200,000 in cash.The 4 properties are on ...
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I'm looking to get more info on the ins and outs of how it works when you cross-collateralize (CC for short)a property you own free & clear towards an acquisition you're looking to finance. My portfolio len...
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Hello everyone, I am a newbie here and am really excited to start diving into real estate investing! I am looking to start using the BRRRR method. I already have capital available for when i am ready to make my first ...
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I am new to this, I copied and pasted the template to help me write out my situation. I started listening to the podcast and the webinars before becoming a full member. After many hardships, losing my mother, my job f...
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Know Thy Cap Rate: The illusive obvious.For some reason cap rates seem to be the most misunderstood term (ratio actually) in all of real estate. I often get asked by new investors what a cap rate is and what does it...
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I keep reading these stories of people starting off in Real Estate with no money. They hook up with a Private Money Lender then obtain properties to hold for long term investments. Can anyone elaborate on how this is ...
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Hey guys, my name is Aaron Bush, and I'm from Des Moines, Iowa. I'm embarrassed to say I know very very little about real estate, but I'm trying to learn more, and I know bigger pockets is a great way to do that. I've...
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Hi everyone,My wife and I have finally found a property that we would like to flip but I am having a hard time figuring out how to put in an offer quickly. Our realtor says that we need to have proof of funds in order...
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Hello,37yoM living in LCOL area Midwest. I'm a PA and wife is an OTA. Current income is around 450k on W2s. I max out 403B. Going to begin maxing Backdoor Roth this year. Hold some VTSAX. Homeowner. Looking to begin d...