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Hi all. I am new to the site and the whole concept of real-estate investment. A true newbie. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I’m a British citizen in my mid 30s and have lived in Japan for the l...
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Has anyone used the lenders listed under the “network” tab above? There isn’t many to choose from. I like that some are offering 80% ltv on dscr loans. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I’m lookin...
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I would like to invest either $100K or $200K in cash in real estate in 2016. My goal is to maximize cash flow on day 1. What cities would you recommend? Would it be better to invest 100% in cash of cash + loan?Thank you!
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Hello BP! I am in the process of obtaining a HELOC. My strategy is to use it to purchase properties cash ( I am looking for duplexes or anything that is 2-4 unit as opposed to SFR in Milwaukee) using the HELOC and the...
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Strong statement I know, but bear with me. After more than a decade, tens of millions of dollars invested, and hundreds of doors, I've grown dissatisfied with my portfolio's performance as of late. As a result, my tea...
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Hello my fellow BP members!
So, I am an investor in the Portland Oregon area. I am still in the start up stages of investing, and looking for some advice on where to start. I currently have a mentor in Wholes...
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As I sit home in this blizzard that is occurring in the northeast, after being released from work earlier then usually, I finally have the time to post and read more and more on this site. I pretty much th...
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hiya guys, my name is Robb.I find introductions hard.I've been lurking for a while learning as much as I can. A lot of things seem to be different across the pond; but much seems to be transferable. I am currently try...
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Hey BP'ers,I am looking to start investing in the North Carolina market and wanted to get everyone's thoughts on the current markets there. I am from Raleigh originally and one of the reasons the area intrigues me fo...
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Hi BP Community!I'm so grateful to have stumbled across this fine group of people on the internet. It's truly been a gift to glean so much wisdom from both the site's original content and the forums to help me get sta...