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Hello,My name is Leland Campbell, I'm what you would call a newbie. I'm looking into getting into real estate, I've been trying to read, listen, and watch to learn, much of which has been Bigger Pockets podcasts and v...
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Say I use an FHA loan to buy a multi-family home (4 units), and I live in one of the units for a whole year, as required by the FHA.
Am I allowed to rent out the other units while I'm living there, or do I have to fi...
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Hi BP members,
My name is Chris Menne. Originally from Oregon, my wife and I live in Yuba City, CA courtesy of the U.S. Air Force. We have wanted to own property for several years as a way to supplement and m...
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Greetings BP community! I stumbled on to the Bigger Pockets podcast a few weeks ago and let's just say I was instantly hooked. I joined the BP community yesterday and have been reading lots of posts since then - you a...
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If real estate investing were easy for you, what would would do differently? (It’s a great exercise to help unlock your highest potential and possibilities).
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Hi all! Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. In my real estate business I buy out of state properties, renovate them and rent them out to tenants who wish to eventually purchase them. I set aside 5% of their ...
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I am doing couple of rehabs and wanted to bounce some ideas on possible ways of savings on taxes (legally). I have never put too much thought on taxes but with sales tax, and income taxes later, it can be substantial....
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Condo just came on the market and is being sold as is for $13,900. Needs a little TLC based on photos. Most units in the complex rent for $700. HOA fee is $125 a month but I'd pay cash for it so a mortgage payment wo...
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I have VA loans available to me, but I also have a great credit score, zero debt, and hopefully a great paying job after college. Any advice on my first purchase?
PS, I plan on being a owner occupant in a small multi...
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Very long story short, I was mislead, misguided and ultimately ripped off by a chain of real estate professionals. Unfortunately among other things, it resulted in 2 short sales and I had to walk away from those 2 pro...