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To preface, I'm a brand new investor and considering different markets for my first property to invest in. My current preference is to look for a duplex instead of single family homes. I've been looking at Lakeland FL...
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Does anyone know whether Columbus zoning allows for converting detached garages into ADU's?
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Hi BP Community,Wanted to get your advice on my current troublesome situation in dealing with the title company who handled my first buy-and-hold deal in Baltimore city. The bottom line question - should I ask for my...
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We(buyer) had a contract to close on a home on 6/30 but the lender finally gave us approval to close after going through a mountain of documentation. We informed their agent in writing that we would like to move the c...
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Hello,
I have a question. I am looking to buy a few investment properties, hold and rent. It looks like my DTI would reach over %50 after the first property since for my personal one I have to pay property tax, HOA f...
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This question is asked frequently, but I'm wondering if the same applies when it comes to having student loans under income based repayment when you work in public service. I am currently paying under $470 a month on ...
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I am trying to learn how to do market research on the county I am living in (Escambia County, Florida).
I have read that one should learn the direction a market is heading before diving into investments. One shoul...
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Hi everyone,I received an informal text message today from an acquaintance who's wanting to sell a 3 family investment property located in North Newark area. I've asked him to send me specs and pictures of the propert...
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Hi. I did some driving around an area I am interested in purchasing in. I found some distressed properties and hunted down the owners from the local city government. These properties are coming under fire from the D...
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I'll preface this by saying that, yes, I am new but I am trying my best to understand how the foreclosure process works. I've done enough education, trying my best to avoid analysis paralysis and made the decision to ...