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I'm running some calculations on a duplex that I'm looking at, and things don't seem to be adding up. This is my first real estate venture, so I want to pose the question to the community for advice.The duplex is in ...
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Hey All, would love to get opinions from seasoned landlords on this. I have an applicant for an apartment who looks great in every other way except for one thing...she doesn't have a history of fulltime employment.She...
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Hi guys I wanted to post an update regarding my RAL (assisted care home) journey and updates on to the current status. I've had quiet a few people reach out and ask about my thoughts about my experience with Gene's RA...
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Hello BP members,I am currently offered a commercial loan with the following terms;Interest Rate 5.25%Down Payment 25%Amortization 20 YearTerm 5 Year Balloon I'd prefer at l...
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Hello BP members!I've listened, read and debated a lot of material about using retirements funds in a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate. The rules seem really cumbersome and complicated, and since I'm still f...
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I'm looking for advice, my wife and I have been blessed to inherit a duplex from my father in-law in his passing and share this with her sister so we are 50/50 partners. My dilemma is that we own this 100% and cash f...
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Hey Esteemed BP'ers!I hoping someone can point me in some direction. I am looking for a market for SFRs within 3 hours of Austin / Round Rock where the price to entry is 90k-120k for B Class areas. I have been doing s...
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hey allWondering what everyone thinks about the market going bust when the Fed EVENTUALLY and INEVITABLY hikes the rate. Id love to hear from some professionals who have been in the business for a while. Do you see ...
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View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Quick Synopsis in addition to the linked report.SFH. 3/2. 1388 sq.ft. Great community. Go...