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according to RealtyTrac.Top five states and increases:NC 85%OR 85%NJ 66%OK 58%NY 57%Next 5 states:CT 51%CO 48%AL 24%TX 18%OH 17%Some states that might be expected didn't make the list!
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I want to start my first flip this summer. I just want general advice as far as whether I should go with a hard money lender or not.. or possibly find a partner to go 50/50 with. Meaning my partner finances the flip a...
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Hey BP Family –
This is my long overdue review on Host Financial. Before I get into the details below, I will summarize by saying that my deal ultimately DID close, but with various frustrating moments along the way....
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Hello ,I am new here in this forum and I want to say that I find this site amazing, educating and useful. I really enjoy studying real estate in the USA.. and I also want to start my investments (-:I heard and read t...
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I decided a while back that I want to supplement my income and retirement with rentals. I've set some goals and have been working on the details of the landlording and am working on a business plan but I'm hazy on one...
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So we have just closed on a 100 year old home for under $80,000. The house is only 972 sq ft; however, the selling point was the detached garage. The original plan was to convert the garage to a small living efficie...
I have a property in Katy Texas that I acquired through long term seller financing. I have a few exit strategies in mind, but thinking about selling it as a turnkey rental.Does anyone have suggestions on how to proper...
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Location - Spring, TX Built in 1977, 3/2, approx 1500 sqft
Contract Price - $120kLocked-in Mortgage Rate - 3.5%Total Monthly Rent - $1450- Comes with Section 8 Tenant (Mom & 3 kids)
- Buyer pays title insurance-...
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Hello BP family, here lately I have been struggling with some decisions for the future. With that being said I want to be a commercial real estate agent. I am currently working on getting my license in Texas. I have b...
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Hi everyone,Currently looking at a 2 unit property in PA and one of the units has a fuse electrical panel. I have very little electrical knowledge but my gut instinct is that this may be a problem. Anyone have any ins...