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Drop in rates boosts weekly mortgage applications 3 percentA drop in interest rates drives homeowners and homebuyers to the mortgage market.Total mortgage application volume increased 3 percent last week, according to...
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Hey BP Nation,A good friend of mine reached out to me and want me to represent him as his real estate agent when trying to rent a suite in a brand new commercial neighborhood mall. He is a doctor and wants to start hi...
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What's the fastest way to build wealth in real estate?I am just getting started in real estate investing. I am currently renting and do not have any properties whatsoever yet. I have a good down payment (150k-200k) bu...
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Hello everyone, thank you in advance for taking the time to read and answer my question! Just wondering, was there a specific book/lecture, real estate or not, that gave you a sense of direction in the field of real e...
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Hello All,I've been reading BP for the last couple of weeks and i really wished a resource like this was available when I took my first step into real estate. I am out of the fullerton area and presently looking to ge...
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Hi All,My name is Mercedes and I'm from the twin cities area. I currently work in marketing for a commercial and residential property management company. I've always had an interest in real estate -- as a kid I spent ...
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Hello BiggerPockets community,My name is Matt and I am a Florida Real Estate/Business Attorney, Realtor, and emerging Investor.I have a great deal of experience in the real estate industry including real estate litiga...
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Hello, I am a WI realtor focusing in on helping multiple clients acquire commercial investment properties outside of just residential investment - (Office Spaces, Motels, Operating Businesses, Etc.) However, my buyers...
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My sweat spot with note investing is buying 2nd non-performing mortgage notes on properties with over 150k FMV. For me, it usually equates to a better caliber borrower, higher quality property, nicer neighborhood, etc...