Hey fellow Angelenos! I would like to learn how to do some basic home improvement work such as tiling, floor installation, floor refinishing, drywalling, painting, landscaping etc.. so I can apply it to my own future ...
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Good evening My name is Luis and I’m new to these forums. I live in Los Angeles county and would like to enter the real estate market. I have been an entrepreneur for most of my life. I currently have a business that ...
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I am pretty new to BP and I am doing my best to study as much as I can to get ready to invest in the near future. I currently own and live in a condo in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks specifically, and it looks li...
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Hi BPers! In a lease option deal, is it common to put in a contingency clause that would protect the property owner from a major recession? For example, if the lease option was signed with a purchase price of $400,000...
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I am new to real estate and I am looking to purchase my first home with the Va Loan. I work in the NYC area and looking to house hack in Jersey City but when I do the math im not getting any cash flow. Im thinking thi...
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Hello, I don't think I've done my introduction post, so I think its about that time. I'm 48 yrs old and I've been a casual member of BP since 2015 and just recently became a Pro member. I've only been casual since...
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Hello. This is my first post in BP Forums. I really want to get into the investment World. One of my first questions is regarding the best way to finance or fund my first property. I really don’t want to dip into my e...
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Hello,I am looking to get my first investment property within the 1-3 months. I would like to cash out refi my primary home which is worth about $550K in order to use that money for the new property. Looking to invest...
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Hello family. First, I am a huge supporter of our troops and know first hand the BAH rates are typically well below market value. Many of our warriors in uniform remain in substandard base housing (but give up their...
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gonna update the property slowly but surely but i’m wondering something. would it be easier to find a handyman to put in my sink or a licensed plumber? i don’t mind buying my own materials if it would save me some cas...