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I need to some helping understanding the refinance game once and for all.
These are the details of the property I want to buy:
-Asking price $130,000
-Zoned single family (but was used as a duplex in the past)
-An a...
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Hello everyone! I’ve been very quiet on BP over the last couple of years because I’ve been focused on saving money for the purpose of REI. I would like to start off by saying I apologize if this question has been answ...
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I'm debating whether or not I should let my contractor buy the materials for the job. What do you guys recommend I should do to go about this the right way?
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Hello All,
My name is Laretta Young and I currently reside in Los Angeles, CA. I am new to real estate and am excited to be a part of the BP community. I look forward to networking and building relationships here. ...
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Our property management company, Alpha Realty, has changed hands twice and served us well over 30 years, taking care of one property in Baton Rouge. We live in Virginia. Lately, I have had to resort to calling the own...
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I've read a lot of material on self directed (including checkbook) options but still not sure the best approach. Would appreciate any advice. My situation: Currently employed. Have a large 401k from 7yrs at current co...
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I am new to the investing field and my brother is my partner. He currently lives in the Detroit, MI area. This city has of course filed bankruptcy recently and has a lot of not so pretty neighborhoods. However t...
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Had 3 showings scheduled today. First one was a no-show, but wasn't a big deal because the 2nd was a family that had been my best phone screening to date. Showing went GREAT. I think they will apply and if everything ...
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My first floor tenant is complaining about excessive noise from the second floor tenants children. Second floor has 3 young boys from 18 months to 6 years old. 2nd floor claims its normal noise and all kids are in bed...
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