I'm currently active duty and am looking to start investing in real estate. What are things to consider for financing or rehabbing. Also if I should even consider out of state investing for my first property?
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Hi, I’m new to BP trying to figure out what are the top states to invest in. I know every states has there good and bad neighborhoods. What states do you guys invest in? Any advice will be great. Thanks.
Hello Biggerpockets,This is my first post on the forums. I have been following the biggerpockets community for awhile now. I am trained as an architect, and have experience in the building industry from the design, co...
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Can you pull equity out on your house to pay for like 20% of a rental property? Which would be the quickest way to get a rental property with no money up front? Is that a good idea? And whats your thoughts on getting ...
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I've been doing a lot of research via videos and books, and have become very interested in a secondary income stream through real estate. I have a decent paying job, but want to create a way to not rely so heavily on ...
Hello BiggerPockets community! I'm wondering if anyone has had experience using cross collateralization as a way to increase the LTV that the lender will finance. I've spoken with a couple lenders recently who told me...
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Hello! My name is Ben Muzzey, my fantastic family and I reside in Columbia, MO. A good friend of mine told me about BP podcasts and I can’t believe I was unaware of this awesome resource. My brother and I own some SFR...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Chicago.
Purchase price: $46,000
Cash invested: $15,000
Brick 2 Bedroom 1 Bth Townhouse Rental for passive income.
Wha...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $860,000
Cash invested: $20,000
Sale price: $975,000
Purchased near the Pacific Ocean, beautiful view but outda...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $270,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $400,000
1960's Ranch in the heart of DFW. Four bed, two and half ...