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We all know that over-inflated appraisals caused a lot of the mess that we're still working through. Appraisers are now on the other side of the pendulum, generally being very conservative with their valuations.
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Hey BP,I have been making tons of phone calls with local banks, over 15 now and have yet to run into someone that is lending non-conventional residential non-owner occupied "portfolio loans". I did run into a guy tha...
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Hi! My last post a while ago connected me with some great people who had some great advice and wanted to reach out again. A little background - I have been educating myself in all things REI for over 3 years now. Firs...
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Hi everybody, I'm a newbie looked to purchase my first rental property with a conventional loan. I applied with a few lenders and they pulled my credit score. Both commented that I had an excellent score, in the high ...
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I'm looking for an FHA loan to help finance a 2-4 unit apartment in either the Bay Area or Los Angeles in one year's time. In securing an FHA loan, you can choose to work with a mortgage broker or a mortgage lender. A...
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Anyone have a referral for good Skip Trace companies?
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Hey California investors and homeowners. I'm considering buying a sfr and converting it into a triplex by adding adu's. I'm just curious to see how it has gone for those of you that have already added adu's to your ...
I've already lined up a property to purchase in 2025 for roughly $450,000. I am a full time real estate professional and my spouse as a state employee W2 paid job. I plan to keep this property for the long run and am ...
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One thing that keeps coming up is how some investors start with BRRRR but eventually shift to other asset classes—self-storage, mobile home parks, even commercial spaces. Makes me wonder... is it the rehabs that get e...
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As I sit here planning my goals for the week I am struck with an overwhelming sense of fear, my initial thought is "Am I even capable of pulling this off?". A massive feeling of doubt starts to consume me. I know if I...