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What is the most difficult challenge that you have had to face in your real estate investing business to date? 👀
The biggest eye opening challenge for me after my first 9 months of ownership was definitely underestim...
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Hi I am new to real estate investing have a few questions to ask like how long do you stay in your rental property to fix it? What are the main areas of focus on the home
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Embracing the investor mindset is crucial for anyone venturing into real estate. This perspective goes beyond merely buying and selling properties; it involves a strategic approach to wealth building and risk manageme...
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Hey everyone,Exploring financing options for a duplex in New Haven, CT. The lender my agent put me in contact with is telling me that rates for an investment property are currently low 7's with 2 points. 30 yr fixed n...
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Looking for some general guidance in the New York insurance requirement field for opening up a new real estate brokerage. To my understanding thus far in my journey, I would need to obtain Errors and Omissions insuran...
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Dear BP Community,
I hope this email finds you all in good health and high spirits. My name is Rakesh Balavanthapu, and I am writing to seek guidance and support as I embark on my journey as a new real estate investo...
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I am pursuing my goal to be a land investor, and so far I feel good about having bought a number of lots at a good price. There is still a lot I have to learn, so my question is going to be as basic as it gets. I nee...
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Hello Everyone,
I'm preparing to purchase my first investment property in the new year, which I plan to house hack. I already have an LLC that I originally set up as a business entity to facilitate managing, overseei...
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I just started looking for my second property which got me thinking about the role of my home. Is it important to separate your home when thinking about real estate investing? I'm curious if anyone has an approach/phi...
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We can agree that credit is tight in the current mortgage climate, right? Even for owner occupants with good credit, it would seem that banks are looking for reasons NOT to extend mortgage loans. Of course, investor...