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Hi everyone,I'm still learning how to navigate the BiggerPockets site and forums, so this is a new realm for me.I am based near Bangor, Maine; about two hours north of Portland. I am in the process of looking for a 4-...
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Pilot goes out AFTER it heats the water. That is, I can start the pilot light, and it will stay on (even all night - as i left it in pilot mode), but once the gas turns on and heats the water for awhile (not sure ho...
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I'm starting to look for houses to flip and I'm curious what types of houses most investors try to avoid. I know this is a broad question but just wondering what would be a deal breaker for people, such as a certain ...
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Hi all, I recently made my first offer. It’s been quite overwhelming so far, but everything seemed to be going smooth until my inspection report yesterday. The “highlights” are copied below. Is this a deal breaker? Sh...
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Hey guys!I just recently closed on my first property! Its a 3bd x 1.5bt single family home in a great town/neighborhood. I am using this as a stepping stone for a live & flip deal. The property is a bit of an anti...
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Hello. So, I am a new real estate investor and I currently live in Colorado, but will be moving FL. My plan was to invest in Panama City, but due to my budget it doesn't seem realistic. I am looking to house hack a du...
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Hi FolksI am completely newbie in the field of real investments. Up until now, I was focusing on saving so I can invest, in real estate. Talking to few of the lenders, I found that with my saving and amount of the loa...
Hey guys I’m looking into getting my first house hack within the next 6-7 months. Couple questions if anyone can offer advice I’d greatly appreciate it! So I plan on going with the FHA 3.5% down and hopefully going fo...
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I have two properties, one SFR and one duplex, that I'm interested in selling. I would be open to rent-to-own, lease option, seller financing, etc. - all of those "creative options" if they help me get to my target se...
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Hi, everyone!
I have been somewhat of a wallflower here on Bigger Pockets (reading your Q&A's, etc) for a little over a year now - it's about time I introduced myself, right?! I apologize for being so ru...