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Hey everyone, Let me first warn you that this is a long post but I'm sure you'll find it interesting and I hope to hear what you think. If anyone has any questions please post them in this thread. Ill be happy to help...
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Hello Guys,I'm a newbie just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Michael Orakpo & I am a future real estate agent out of Houston, Texas. I love the Keller Williams model & they are my top 3 choices for brok...
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I would like to get some feedback from anyone on some Qs. I have a property here in Baltimore that I am looking to rent with Section 8. (3 Beds 1 Bath). I am very new to this, and aware of some happy endings and disas...
I'm looking to get started in the REI world, but am kinda in a position that, based on a lot of forums I've been reading up to this point, is a little unique ( maybe not-I'm new). I have a full time job that I'll neve...
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Hello BP community! I'm brand new to this whole REI thing with a grand total of 0 investment properties...but looking to grow! I'm in the Air Force and will be stationed in Enid, OK for the next 3+ years. Looking to b...
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I have a tenant that recently found out they have cancer and cannot work for at least 6 months because they will be going through chemo. They missed two rent payments because they were waiting on their disability insu...
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Hi Guys,I am looking to do my first house hack but have a few questions.1. Why do lenders allow 3.5-5% down when the property is owner occupied? Is this lender specific? 2. How long is the “owner occupied clock”, mea...
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Hey guys, I currently have a very strong background building houses, and have never been apart of a real estate transaction. I am wanting to get into wholesaling in order to make some quick money to pay down the mor...
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Hi, first post here.
I live in Bellingham MA and Woonsocket RI is right next door. It's known as a not so great area. Lot of drugs and low income housing. A lot of vacant commercial spaces.
But I keep seeing 2-3 fa...
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I May my one of my parents tenants in Compton, Ca caused a fire in one of their units which caused fire damage to their unit and water damage to the lower unit and adjacent unit. The fire departments report determine...