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Hi,I'm looking for advice from the BP community on the value of getting a real estate license as a long-distance investor.I live in Silicon Valley, California, and have begun my investment career by investing in resid...
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This was part of our new assessment on a >4U multi. I can't figure out why they have anything about mortgages in their cap rate calc, I thought cap rate was on a cash deal, where you got it was your business. They ...
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I just got an strange idea. Is it possible to buy notes directly from regional banks? And, do they generally sell notes at a discount? My thought was, wouldn't it be interesting to get a loan from a bank as an inve...
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Greetings BP nation,I recently purchased a three flat with an FHA loan and my 60 day move in date is June 27. The previous owners still live in the building and the closing date for their new place was pushed back to ...
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What software are you using for short-term rentals and why? We are looking at Guestly, Hostaway, Zeevou - and are open to other suggestions. We only have 1 now but hope to have 5 in the next few months.
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I need help! Last year I went under contract for a new build duplex as in new construction. I have learned so much. At first I wanted a new duplex because old duplexes were the same price or close in cost to new duple...
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I'm starting to run into tenants not wanting to accommodate showings, repairs, appraisal inspections, whatever. In Chicago, we can enter after giving 48 hours' notice. I always try to keep it amicable and make sure th...
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I just bought a house and I have to sell mine fast to avoid making double payments...Ive tried selling my house 2 times before w/the same realtor w/not one offer. He is not proactive at all, and I should list w/someo...
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a lady i know has a townhouse condo unit that she wants to sell. there is currently a tenant in there. it is an end unit.back in october an end unit in top condition sold for 141k.right now an end unit that looks iden...
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I've been doing my due diligence watching YouTube Videos and figuring out who is the best person or place beside Bigger Pockets to start learning about Wholesaling, Flipping, etc... I found Jerry Norton on YouTube and...