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Hey everyone,
I'm slowly but surely digesting lots of the videos and podcasts provided by the BP team. One thing I have found interesting is the 1%-2% "rule", which I will acknowledge the BP team has made clear is ...
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So I felt like this would be a good subject to journal, both for the input from the pros and as a loose guide for others venturing into this field of investment.
Although I have been involved in the purchase...
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I'm growing really tired of the Fannie Mae deed restrictions and rekey fees. Is there any way around them?
I made an offer on a FNMA REO and we negotiated back and forth. In each one of my counters I had "no deed...
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Baltimore tax sale is going on as I write this. Getting blown out. Extreme competition in our space. Typically there would be only on or two other bidders on the low end properties. Today we have 4-8 bidders even o...
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My daughter is buying her 1st home and she using her VA loan. Her issue is closing cost. I'm trying to find program that maybe able to help her . Thanks for the advice 💜💚
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Hey there! I'm just starting out so pretty much a wannabe investor, and looking for advice to make sure I'm on the right path.
I'm actively looking for my first investment property.
Right now I prefer the fix and f...
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The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) yesterday issued the following comment in response to President Biden’s American Families Plan, which proposes capping Section 1031 like-kind exchanges at $500,000:
Pres...
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My client will be selling her LA area rental house and plans to 1031 into another investment. She wanted a vacation rental house within a couple hours drive, but in California, the cities are banning and severely res...
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Hey investors!I'm a total newbie, so bare with me here. But I've read a few books this past year on various real estate investment strategies. I've been analyzing deals all over the country for the past month or so.I'...
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hello,
I have a signed lease agreement with my current landlord starting from Nov 8th 2024. The situation is regarding a mutual agreement both the landlord and myself made regarding the painting of two rooms within ...