Just saw this story here: http://bit.ly/2d6Px2RThe gist of it is that beginning tomorrow Saturday 9/24/16 lenders will now consider a mortgage applicant's payment history over 30 months to determine their credit worth...
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As the title states; How can the credibility and reliability of a syndicator be judged? What assurances does an investor have that the general partner won't "take the money and run"?Trying to avoid a Madoff ponzi sch...
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Okay everyone, here we go...I'm sure that given my extensive business experience and background I'll have much more to contribute as we go along, but today is my first conversation with the Bigger Pockets community, s...
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I am trying to decide what the best type of flooring would be to do. The first house is in a popular historic college town. Most homes even the rentals have hardwood floors. Sell for around $150k .The second house...
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I graduated University in 2009 and at the time my goal was to travel and see the world. After this winter 5 years later I will have accomplished my goal. Now my new goal is building cash flow of 1.5-2k from rental ...
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Hello BP
I am in the process of searching and buying a Retail strip center in the Greenville SC area so what do you guys think of that asset class performing in that area, What is the going Cap Rate there since retai...
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So with interest rates sure to rise and inflation well on the way, what’s your strategy? Pay down loans? Save up for the next drop? Just curious.
Personally I’ve tried to lock in interest rates as much as possibly a...
I am looking to close on my first rental duplex in the austin area. Its slightly under the 1% (0.84%) rule from a rental income POV however one of the units has a long term disabled tenant and is in pretty bad shape. ...
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so instead of sleeping my mind has been wandering off..... One of its directions, and it could do worse, was real estate. The question stated in the subject is one of the areas my mind considered....in particular the ...
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Where do you buy yours?
How much do you pay?
What's the turnaround from order to finished installation?
What thickness? Edge style?
I have a kitchen with near 80 square feet of counter tops to do.
What else should I...