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Hi all,I'm pretty new to REI but have read a few of the BiggerPockets books. I'm looking to start with a buy and hold duplex in the next few months, and continue to scale up to higher unit multi-family properties in t...
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I own an investment property that my wife and I obtained for a great deal in Vallejo, Ca in 2016. We lived in it for a couple years then needed to move for a new job opportunity. Long story short we rented the proper...
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It seems there are plenty of good deals for single family homes but I'm having trouble finding multi-family property deals. The MLS has some deals but all I have found is retail prices.How are good multi-family deals ...
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Hi everyone,I got a call from an extremely motivated seller in Kansas city. He said he wants to sell today and the property is $1,500.It sounds scammy (I'm not sure) but out of curiosity though, is it possible that a ...
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Hello BP!Our parents recently sold their condo in SC but did not do a 1031 exchange, as they didn't understand it as they are older. And didn't reach out. but, they now want to put the money into another property. So ...
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So we all know what a hard money lender is. But the question I have is how do you become one? Does it require any sort of state or federal accreditation? Do you need to have a certain amount of start up working capita...
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I'm about to buy a wholesale FSBO in Texas for a flip and I'm not coming with a realtor either. Negotiated the price down since the seller wouldn't have to pay any BAC. This is the first time that I've taken this appr...
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There is a great discussion on BP about LLC usage and caveats for REI properties here which highlighted the need for competent CPA who understands these waters. This may seem self-evident but can I get some feedback f...
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My wife and I just recently started our search for an investment property. We originally wanted a property in Libertyville, IL, but it went too quickly and then one went on the market in Vernon Hills. Our agent contac...
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Which would be the more cost effective account in order to withdraw the most amount of money and be taxed the least for real estate withdrawals? Would it be a Roth IRA or individual brokerage account?