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What are some signs you see of any area that is gentrifying or about to gentrify to any veteran real estate investors or even people who have seen a bad neighborhood turn into well developed in a period of time ?
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Hello everyone Happy 4th,
I see a lot of advice on how to analyze a deal, how to close a deal and a lot of other amazing advice. But there are some steps that need to be taken before you even begin to analyze that pr...
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So, finally got the second tenant for the duplex and almost lost them the same day. The tenants are responsible for their own electricity and gas, I pay the water and trash. My mentors have advised me to either, tak...
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I am talking to individuals in my area who are investors and buy properties. I mentioned that I am starting out in the business myself and would need someone to sell contracts to. These individuals said that they woul...
Ok, for wholesale deals I was taught to use the formula Arv x .5 minus my fee (5k min) and minus repairs = Max allowable offer I can make on a property. Right? Ok. I go into Propstream pro and I find a property. - The...
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Hey there BP nation! I was just curious if anyone on here has done one of these before? I'm very interested in learning to draft one of these.
Hello,I read some great articles on this app earlier today.I'm ready to buy and flip my first home. --And by ready I mean, my partner and I have the capital to buy a property in Roselle Park,NJ.Where do I start?Do I b...
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My friend and I purchased a 3 family home about 2 years ago. We started out by watching bigger pockets youtube videos and dove right in. I see tons of success stories and I’m trying to get myself in that position as w...
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Hello all, I have a couple thoughts running through my head. I am currently a registered nurse and have been working for a little over 2 years in the profession. As of 2023, I own one rental property and one primary r...
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Hello BP community!
For a conventional mortgage, is it better to go directly to the bank in order to avoid the lender fees or will the banks charge all sorts of fees as well?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Victor