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Hi BP families,I am a newbie real estate investor. I saw a lot of great posts here and have learned a lot. However, I have a question about using LLC to apply for the loan to purchase the investment property. I have a...
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As an investor, when taking a relatively large >$500k portfolio loan which option would you choose and why?5/6 ARM at 3%, $1800 in points + $1000 closing costs30 yr fixed at 3.5%, no fees and closing costs covered ...
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SBA sent me an email to create an online account regarding the EIDL loan I applied for months ago. Until now, I had not heard anything other than getting a random $1,000 deposited into my account. My loan approval amo...
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Hey fellow CT investors,I am looking to start a relationship with a credit union or small bank here in CT. I'm hoping to get in with one that hold their loans in-house and has a good, intuitive, easy to navigate websi...
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Hello,If you were an investor and you got a proposal from a contractor for the deal below. Would you accept it? if so, under what conditions? what questions would you ask the contractor? what aspects would you conside...
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Hi everyone,I am ready to buy my first property, but not able to get a loan.I have applied to my bank, online brokers, and small brokers. I have perfect credit, 100% on-time payment history. no dept and have savings. ...
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This company is a complete real estate and investment ponzi scheme. Run by Dutch Mendenhall and Amy Vaughn, they solicit hard money loans (which they do not pay back) and joint venture real estate deals which they al...
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Has anyone had experience with Jemal King’s Make Real Estate Real program? He is also known as the 9 to 5 Millionaire. He essentially did what David Greene did working in law enforcement and investing in RE. He is pre...
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Does anyone have experience holding property from a self-directed IRA? I am trying to get a handle on what is possible, and the pros and cons? For example, can I use IRA funds for a down payment, or must I make an o...
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Hi BP community! After researching and talking to multiple lenders, I've narrowed my HELOC options down to my top 5. I'd love your help to figure out which one is the best one for me. I'm a bit confused as some lender...