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Hi all! Back in here after meeting Mindy Jensen on a recent cruise ☺️My situation: bought my first home in Fredericksburg, VA in December 2019. Cash-out refinanced in November 2021 at 3.75%. I’ve lived in it solo the ...
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I am not sure how other markets are but the Toledo, OH (or NW Ohio) market is soaring through the clouds. With very little inventory, investors are having to fight their way into properties. I have seen everything f...
I hear all the time people offer sellers over asking price or over the value of a home.
Also, an experienced investor who is very successful once told me that no one would buy a home worth 100k for 125k but he himse...
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Planning ahead with a fixer up condo.
Several units in my complex are using "Turbo Tenant " for advertising and screening. Would like some BP community comments and Pro/Con assessment of this service. It's advertise...
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Hello happy Saturday, so I'm newbie to Real Estate investing. I'm currently in the process of buying my first deal it's a Duplex here is some details. Price is $250,000 one side has 2 bed 1 bath and other side has 3...
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Hey all,Just wanted to clarify but in California if I have repairs that cost over $500 including parts and labor, I need to hire a licensed contractor to do the work. If it's under $500 (including parts and labor) I c...
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Hello BP!My first deal ever was 10 years ago. I bought and fixed, sold to my parents and they owner financed @ 10% for 5 years. My 2nd deal was a year later as a bird dog deal. I didn't even know it had a name, but...
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Hi BP Community, I have a few long-term rental units, but am thinking about transitioning into the more lucrative space of STR. I am looking in the Bryson City, NC area as it has a lot of outdoor adventure opportunit...
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If you have looked through my profile, you will see 25+ years of Real Estate and Mortgage Brokerage in my background. I was exposed to the better/cooler half of my industry (RE Investing) a few years ago and have soug...
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Hi everyone!I nervously asked a question on here a week or so ago and I got some very positive vibes from the quick answers/help I received, so here goes round 2. I am in the 'research and money saving stage' of my R...