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Hello,
Is the 20% down payment guideline a fixed rule across the industry? Or, is it possible to get a mortgage on rental property for a smaller percentage down payment? (maybe 5-10%, or even *gasp* no money ...
Alright BP, I have been developing a plan for almost a year now for my start in real estate investing. I am very excited to share this plan with all of you, expecially those wanting to use verterans benefits to their ...
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So I was having another discussion with a friend of mine yesterday. He is my potential lender and has money to invest but is skiddish about jumping in. I told him that with his backing and my drive, knowledge and will...
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Good contractors are so hard to find?
I dont have any experience dealing with contractors, but I frequent several REI message boards and it seems to me that one of the biggest complaints I see over and over is how ha...
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Hey,
I'm looking to enter the real estate market in Tampa, FL. I want to house hack or buy a multi-family home. 95% of my wealth is in crypto and I would like to diversify. I'm taking all advice and I'm thinking that...
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What are your favorite real estate motivational quotes? Here are a few of mine;---Don’t wait to buy real estateBuy real estate and wait---YesterdayNowTomorrow---Don’t be busyBe Productive---Please share yours!
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I know many don't really care about banking situation in our country. A couple sobering thoughts for those paying any attention.
1.http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/283688 FDIC lost money for first time since 1991...
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Good Afternoon Bigger Pockets community,
Size does not matter- but I am not opposed to having bigger pockets myself.
I have a burning question that may have already been addressed in prior forums (if so...
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I did the HARP loan back during the crash and turned my 30 year note to a 15 with plans on living in the house until paid. Situation changed and purchased a new home and decided to rent out my home in question. Dil...