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Hello everyone,Any investors out there who can explain how they used or can use this investment strategy? I'll be retiring soon from the military and civil service. Thank you.
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OK so here's my situation. I did a cash-out refi on a property 2 mos ago, took out $100K, then went house shopping in another state.I found a 3-property deal down south in a growing market. List is $145K for two duple...
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My fiance and I are beginning to search for our first home. I absolutely love the area that we're in. It's right next to Lake Michigan (I can see the lake from my room), the bus stop is right in front of my doorstep a...
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While I stay current on what's available retail I also comb the county tax and foreclosure auction sites. Hands on experience lets me make an accurate assessment of repair costs. I create a proforma on almost ever...
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So my landlords sent a notice to everyone that is on a month to month lease that their rent will be going up by 100$ per month. However being I am on a 1 year lease at an agreed price I should be exempt from this rais...
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A common theme is for landlords to require their tenants to purchase a Renters Insurance policy. Some take the next step and have them prove it (good idea). Here's the problem, an independent study was completed tha...
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Our property started out in very rough condition (no running water, HUD home, some knob and tube wiring.) We are switching from a Vacant and Renovation policy for the last four months to a Fire Dwelling policy. Does...
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Hello, I'm about to close on my first 3 properties and want to set up all the necessary ways to track my income, expenses, and overall returns. I'm using a property management company so they'll provide monthly report...
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http://www.minyanville.com/articles/sox-bks-spx-hgx-indices-fed/index/a/19378
Has some interesting information with how bad the stock market has done after each intervention by the government.
Very interesting in th...
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Hey BP community!!! I am looking to refi a 4-plex that we purchased as our second investment last fall in Northwest Indiana. Feb will close the 6 months seasoning period. When we purchased to property the appraiser to...