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Curious on your opinions.
I've started my journey in the expensive Seattle market and found house hacking a duplex gave me a tremendous boost as my first property.
The top 10 advantages that played out quite well:
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Hi, I'm Scot. A few years ago I bought my first home/rental property here in Columbus. It's an all brick duplex with 2 bds, 2bth units. I'll be honest I didn't get a deal on the property or the financing. I paid 99K f...
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I'm planning on selling one property for about $360,000. It currently has a mortgage of about $270,000, or about 75%.
The property I'm thinking of buying would be of lesser value and in a different state. Probably ...
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Hi everyone, I'm excited to be getting involved with the BP community! I've been listening to podcasts (reading books, etc.) for awhile and feel like I'm ready to really jump in. I'm looking for a 3 or 4 flat to house...
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I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties. Any advise? What are pros and cons or restrictions?
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I am looking to get pre approved to purchase more investment property. I would prefer going through a national bank because they offer amortizations up to 30 years, but I am not against going through local banks becau...
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I am looking into investing into real estate and want to see what everyone thinks about investing first without owning a home of your own. Or should I just save for my own place then think about investing later.
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I currently have a contract on a 4 plex and I need help with financing. Any advice anybody? Thanks in advance
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I have a home market value 360k I owe 175k how can I access the equity? And how do I leverage that capital to reinvest into another property?
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Hi all, I'm starting out and am in the market for my first rental property. I'm working with a reputable wholesaler who I plan on buying from. My strategy is to buy, fix, and hold by acquiring a property with a har...