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Trying to get started in the Nashville area, focusing on East Nashville/Inglewood as well as the Woodbine/fairgrounds area. I'm a buy-and-hold guy who wants solid rentals targeted at young professionals, with som...
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Hey all,I'm a first-time investor looking to do my first house hack in New Bedford, MA. I'm looking to connect with investors with experience with the city.Why New Bedford? I know that taxes and tenants get tricky her...
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Hi Everyone,I decided to join the BP family as a pro after the newbie webinar. I've got to say that I am very excited not just because of the financial possibilities REI can bring me but that I am learning a new knowl...
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Hello everyone: My name is Hanna and I’m completely new to the forum / real - estate investing. Here in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL the foreclosures are listed on the Broward County Clerk site - https://www.b...
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What are your thoughts on interest only loans for buy and holds? I see the plus as more cash flow, but the downside of no principle paydown. My thought was that increasing cash flow in the growth stage of a portfoli...
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I'd love to hear from investors who make offers without using a real estate agent. Did you just find a basic offer contract that you fill out and submit? Any pitfalls to making offers without an agent?I have a real es...
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I am debating whether to refinance a rental property. The numbers might be obvious to others or it may be a matter of investing philosophy. I generally would not want to have to add equity to a property just to refina...
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Hello ladies and gentlemen of Bigger Pockets.My name is David Da Silva I would first like to say that I'm very excited to be a new member of this awesome community. I look forward to meeting local real estate enthusia...
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Hi All,I was wondering if any of you had any advice on how I could avoid, if at all, private mortgage insurance. I have heard that this is a significant chunk of your monthly cash flow and if I can avoid it or shrink ...
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I’m looking for advice on how to BRRR a commercial property in the most effective way. This property is under very poor management and slightly distressed. Appraised at $550k, but with some tweaks and rent raises, I’m...