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So I thought I'd share a little post on some of the lessons I've learned in the last year and a half. During that time span I have been involved in 22 flips throughout Tampa Bay as an investor, a developer, and an age...
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I have been a member on the site since September of 2013 and I have learned an amazing amount from the site and I thought it was time to try and help others out. I have read a lot of the different Diary forums on B...
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I called my mortgage loan officer yesterday to discuss lending options for my many properties in LA. I'm looking to grow my business, and I wanted to borrow using my rental homes as collateral. I have zero debt.She ...
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Can someone explain how to keep buying property? I have read all about the brrrr strategy etc. but real life doesn't seem like it will pan out
I have 5 financed properties now. Planning to refinance 3 and buy more b...
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I would like to start a solo401k, I had someone draw up a structure. This structure would be A C-Corp holding company with two hard money lending LLCs ( passive income disregarded entity) paying the C-corp fees to ru...
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I'm in the learn-obsessively phase, but sometimes simple things need explained to me. Scenario:I found a triplex in my area that I'm interested in. The potential seller is someone I know and doesn't do much with the p...
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Hello everyone,So...I have a mentor that is adamant about door knocking pre-foreclosures to generate leads. In my personal opinion, I feel it's dangerous; as you are dealing with sensitive homeowners. Her theory is "w...
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I've been reading on the 50% rule for calculating viability on a potential rental income property:
Gross monthly rent
-(minus)50% for operating expenses
______________________________(equals)
NOI(Net Operating Inco...
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My “why” for started in this business is to financially support my daughter college tuition, room and board plus books and other expenses associate with college. Later expands to annual cruise travels and vacation hou...
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New to BP. New to housing investing. Know little. I’ve been wanting to get involved with building 2 or 3 duplex’s or a 4-plex for 5 years now. I’ve been angry with a bank. Tired of them holding my money and I get...