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Background: I'm looking to purchase a 2-4 unit using FHA (and with this specific deal 203k) to begin my process of becoming a real estate investor by at least living for free with a little extra. The home in question ...
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Has anyone heard of a newly released IRS rule that requires you to file with a professional if you want to use rental income in your DTI for new loan qualification purposes? I just went to get preapproved and my lende...
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I've taken real estate class and the test, but not the AZ state test. (wasn't sure I wanted to sell real estate) I've been reading and reading, listening to podcasts, trolling for properties. Now I'm ready to get my ...
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I am looking for someone that I can ask some questions of regarding the Virgin Islands.
I am considering buying condos and renting them out by the night. Vacation style.
Would love to talk to anyone that has done t...
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Good morning Bigger Pocketers. My husband and I are looking to BRRRR a 5-6 unit multifamily dwelling in Philadelphia, likely Germantown and would like to build relations with appraisers in the market. Specifically we ...
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Hi all,I'm located in the NYC metro area. I don't know much about upstate NY. How is the economy doing? Is it a place where you all are willing to invest in?
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $92,000
Cash invested: $58,000
Single family home 3 bed 1 bath in nice area in the city. We added a half bath and m...
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We are doing a project in an old (typical Chicago) 1890s MF building. Upper apartments will have finished hardwood floors. Pre-reno sound transmission through the floors was really bad and we are looking to improve ...
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Happy New Year local BP'ers!I just closed on my first multifamily property (woohoo!) in New Ipswich and I'm looking for recommendations on general contractors to rehab one of the units (3b/1b, ~1000sf). It's a good ...
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Hello. I have a couple rental properties I could 1031 and cash for more investing but I feel like I am at a point where I need some serious guidance from a seasoned real estate investor. Is it better to keep your prim...