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Is it better to go to a bank and see how much you can get approved for, then see what properties you can actually get?
Or is it better to check out properties and then go to the bank with numbers and a plan and hope ...
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I want to get a real estate license just to get comps. Thoughts?I want to get a real estate license to get access to MLS to get comps in houses near my area? I don't want to be a practicing real estate agent. I try to...
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Found someone funding (private lender) for a flip of theirs. They mentioned giving a few points for finder's fee. What is typical? I've heard 2-3%. Is that 2-3% of the total sale price?
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Hi, new to BP and R/E investing...wanting to wholesale in US. Read information, listen to podcasts, formula seems doable, but not a rosy as made out to be trying from this side. Reaching out to Canadians (or others)...
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Have you ever successfully convinced a family member to do a joint real estate venture with you? If so please provide any details or specifies that you can.
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Hi Friends,
I'm a newbie. I recently found a local real estate group to join. However, I think they will try to convince me to do the "real estate education" as they want me to fill out this form and there I see opti...
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Hey friends... my son and his wife are moving to Lexington, KY area in June. He'll be a Doctor of Physical Therapy and she's going to UK for her Masters and possibly Doctorate in Social Work. They've been married 1 y...
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Hi - I am closing on my first RE Investment property that I plan on using as a rental. It is 858 Sq ft home in NC and I want to run my estimates by all you experts. The forums convinced me to hire a GC instead of doin...
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What key information do I need to give my national tenant to convince them before I lock a commercial building up with a contract?
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Aerial pictures from drones seem to be rage. I’m not convinced it makes a real difference unless a person has a unique setting. If a property is located on a lot smashed into a subdivision I have a hard time seeing h...