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I have been searching for a good start in Real Estate Investing. I keep coming across these Craigslist ads about Real Estate Investing Franchises. Most of these companies want you to bring a deal to them and they'l...
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I have solid clients in need of hard money loans. Solid, long term investors with great credit, but run into the issue of not being able to close foreclosure deals fast enough using banks. I have wealthy clients who...
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When there is cash available and pipeline of investors/funds available, is it worth working with Bird Dogs to get the appropriate deals? What are few things to note when they bring FSBO options? How much is appropr...
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I am looking for ideas and opinions (not legal advice of course) from BP colleagues that might help me an approach (for which I’d consult a lawyer) to solving a challenge.
I am new to real estate investing in...
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Where can I find all formulas for Real Estate Investments properties, Everyone seem to have there own system going, I would like to know what works for you? I have seen various formulas on here.
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I’m interested in starting out my real estate journey in Texas, and there are a few markets in and around major cities. I’m not sure how to get started with market analysis so I can compare various cities then neighbo...
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I would like input on the following question:As an apartment investor, if you were to spend $5,000 on upgrading an apartment unit.....How much of a rent increase is needed to provide your required return on investment...
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Hi BP family!
My wife and I own a home in Vancouver, WA where there is huge demand for homes and low inventory and the markets really hot for selling. Most homes are going for well over asking and waving inspection....
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As an investor and broker, I regularly interact with investors who come across articles about somebody who had brought a property with nothing down. Many investors want to buy properties in this manner. I’m going to s...
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Good evening All,
I'm trying to figure out if it's more beneficial to pay off debt to change the debt to income ratio, or use that cash for a down payment.
Currently I have $4,000 left on my vehicle loan. Would I be...