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Here are some common mistakes made when investing in real estate:
Not researching the market: Not researching the real estate market and local economic conditions before investing can lead to poor investment decision...
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Hello Everyone! I'm looking into acquiring my first real estate properties over the next few months, and have begun looking at my local markets. The thing I have run into, mostly due to my inexperience, is how to esti...
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I am looking at a property and the numbers make sense. The property has new roof, no major issues with HVAC or boiler. But really run down inside. Which i think i can work with.
Question: The listing says "Owner wil...
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Hey BP forum I found 2 great income investment deals in Jacksonville, Florida. There is a big potential to add value on both of the properties, by looking at the pictures the properties look like they're level B prope...
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Hello BP,
Lately we are seeing an increase of Foreclosure & Pre- Foreclosure Properties going in the market. My wife & I are having this conversation as we get ready to take advantage of this market cycle- Ou...
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Hi,I am looking to refinance a duplex in Sacramento that we bought 2 years back and there are hardly any comps available in the neighborhood. What are the ways I can estimate the appraisal of the property? Single fami...
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Hey BP!I am currently running a foreclosure acquisitions campaign in San Diego with some success. We are expanding and have a team in Charleston, SC. My data source does not seem to show foreclosures in South Carolina...
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I am looking at a house that's selling for 30k in the Atlanta area, comps are 150k. I have a hard money loan for 60k. I'm going to look at the house in the next couple days (the owner said he has to have it sold by ...
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Any recommendations on the best software to use to find the ARV of a house? I tried using zillow, trulia, realtor.com and REI pro. None of them have updated info. And to be able to wholesale properly I need the correc...
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Hello All,I can't seem to find a good answer for this. What would be the best option to finance our first investment property? I've been told commercial loans are the best because of the rates. I've also been told I c...