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Hi, I'm new to this and trying to find alternative financing for a rental purchase. I've learned about hard money or direct loan companies but everyone I've talked to so far I can't really say I'd trust them with my p...
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Hello BP,If I have a non performing 1st lien note, may I contact the borrower to negotiate a payment plan or workout plan without having a mortgage broker license? Would I be able to change the terms of the original c...
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I am a new real estate investor, and my current strategy is to leverage the VA Loan with a 4-plex to reduce my monthly rent expense. The goal is to free up more money to reinvest. I am aiming to have a portfolio of 2-...
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The short answer to whether licensed real estate brokers/agents should obtain their NMLS mortgage broker license is: Yes.
I began my RE career in 2003 during the 'boom' times as a mortgage broker. It was my first re...
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i am looking to purchase 2.4 acres from develop 24-30 town home units. However the numbers don't seem to be in my favor. The development would be phase two of a current 30 unit town home complex. The area is zoned an...
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Hi guys, I want to get my first rental property in Florida in 2019. Any advice in terms of getting a real estate license or a property management license? Which should I get first? Do I need both? Where can I get tho...
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Guys, whats your experience on renting to young ppl who just started.Wondering, if having 2 young couples just out of college is better or does that carry more risk for vacancies and each being liable towards lease?
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Hi BP,
As I'm getting closer to raising the funds for and acquiring my first apartment property, I'd like to hear the bad and the ugly of your experiences and what you LEARNED from them.
We usally her t...
Hi guys! My name is Kiarash Derakhti. I am new to the community and real estate investing game. I have been listening to the podcasts and love them! I am a sponge! I am now the stage of confidence grown to self-i...
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I'm Ames Foley from Belleville, IL. One might call it part of the greater St. Louis area. I am just starting out in investing. I have one property and I am working on my second. Both are multi-family. I am wantin...