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Do you keep a reserve? If so, how big is it? How did you decide on that number?
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I haven't gone to a bank yet, but am wondering for those warriors out there in the market buying flips, how little are you putting down with traditional loans? How loose are the restrictions these days since the ...
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I may be a little impatient but after hearing nothing from 70 probate direct mailers, I am wondering if anyone else uses a different method to market to probate. I am working with an experienced direct mail company a...
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Hello Everyone!We are looking to buy our first property within the next 4-6 months. Our plan is to use the VA loan ($80-100k) for our primary residence (looking for a SFH or duplex) and to also use a 30 year conventio...
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Hello all, Wife and I are looking to put up our first home for rent. Just wondering about some of the small things like lawn care and what is commonly expected and spelled out in leases. For instance, I don't need an ...
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Hello Bigger PocketsI keep hearing about hard money lenders and they all seem to have loans available for new investors at least that is what they represent on their websites, but is that just a marketing trick? I hav...
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Do you require renters insurance, and why or why not?
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Where do I start? Just buy something and work through it?New guy here on the NW side of the Twin Cities (Albertville Area). I have about $1000/$1500 a month disposable income and need to do something productive with m...
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Hi BP. Am looking for good licensed and insured contractors in Bakersfield,Ca. To meet and greet and discuss future rehabbing. Any recommendations?