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I will be investing in real estate soon in the Philadelphia metro area. I will be looking to hire a real estate agent to assist in my buying process. Can anyone offer any advice or do's and don'ts for a first timer? W...
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Here's the deal, I come on biggerpockets read the forms and log off. When I first started, I was asking a few questions here and there. Now, it's hard to think of a question to ask the community. Currently I'm reading...
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Hey BP,Moving to Philadelphia this summer and planning on trying out a house hack. Girlfriend is going to Drexel University Med School, and we are complete strangers to the area. Hoping to get some insight on some dec...
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I'm getting so much mixed info about the issues of marketing to distressed owners as an investor. Is there a place that I can get more specific answers or is there anyone who has some experience with the subject? As ...
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Hey investors,I have been on bp for a while and am interested in both flipping and buy and hold. Right now I am more interested in flipping. My dilemma, like a lot of others, comes in with financing deals. I'm constan...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $335,000
Cash invested: $247,000
Our 1st and only rental is a 3 bedroom house near a hospital
What made yo...
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Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment in Newport Beach.
Purchase price: $760,000
Cash invested: $300,000
Sale price: $1,460,000
Bought in 2003 as primary residence with a couple buddie...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $180,000
Cash invested: $42,000
This is our first investment property. I primary residence with a duplex in ...
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I can't seem to finish off the second to last step in the BRRR strategy!Having difficulties refinancing with local banks due to deed in LLC and seasoning requirements since the property is owned less than 1 year. I ne...
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Hello bigger pockets I have a question regarding harmony lending terms of what's typical in the contract.I have a closing coming up and the final terms seem different than expected. I am being told that the terms are ...