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Hi All,
I'm a newbie who is in the process of trying to buy my first property. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I've been pre-approved for an FHA 203k loan. I've been looking in Oakland, mostly for duplexes,...
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I'm looking at a potential flip property that I might decide to BRRRR. Currently there are about 5 dogs inside and it smells like pet urine and poo all throughout the house, but mostly upstairs, which is all carpet. O...
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Ok- most cracks are above doors/doorways. But have also noticed them running the full length of the walls and also seems the cabinets are coming away from the wall. One picture is from inside the upper cabinets you ca...
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I am at the BRRRR stage in my current rental project. I also have a property that I want to refi and pull out equity.
A lender I have used before has no interest in cash-out right now due to portfolio risk of COVID-...
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First of all, wanted to say thanks... I've learned a ton in a short time on BP!
I'd like to quickly introduce myself and get feedback on an investment strategy that I'm looking at to get started in REI.
I have a s...
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I had to file Chapter 7 2-3 years ago to prevent my lender from auctioning my house the next day. Of course, after the filing they approved my modification. I did nothing with the BK and the Court dismissed it. Sti...
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Hello BP!
I've been off for a month hiatus getting my wholesaling business framework laid. I have most of eveyrthing finalized and now I am going through a couple questions, if anyone could help it would be g...
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Hi Everyone. I'm new here.
Scenario:
Unexpected landlord with under water property and negative cash flow. Cant refi. It will be short if I sell and negatively impact my credit (and owe taxes since its a rental). I'm...
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Hello, my name is Brian and I am new here and this is my first post! Exciting stuff on my end as I am about to close on my first BRRR rental property. A new listing just popped up that has me scratching my head. Hopin...
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I'm pretty fresh in the real estate world, but am looking to expand over the next couple years. My first property was a condo that I lived in and rehabbed. There is a HELOC on this property that will be used for a fut...