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My name is Mitchell and I am from Pittsburgh. I have been interested in investing in rental properties for a number of years, but never really knew how to get started. I REALLY want to get started SOON, but lack the...
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I had 2 bad appraisals in 1 week.
I was able to have 1 of the rehabs appraisal adjusted.
The other rehab, still working on the appraiser. The contract price is $100k, the VA appraisal came in at 94k.
There have been...
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I am just starting out. Interested to hear from other investors if you are a licensed real estate agent. If you are, did you get licensed right away or after you had some experience?
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Hello BP community,
I am just starting out and have yet to get my first deal. I call two realtors in areas that I an interested in investing in. One realtor who was very knowledgeable on the area was tell me about my...
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1) Price: $249,000 (duplex in class b, c area/San Diego, CA) Shortsale and appraisal came in at list price, orig. owner purchased for $475k in 2005
Owner pays utilities, tenants pay elec., gas
2 units rent for...
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I have noticed alot mentioned about different percentage rules for various things such rent and buying a rental property. These percents are basic guidelines for determining values. Can someone share there guideline...
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Has anyone used AdvantaIRA in setting up and managing their Self-Directed IRA and/or Solo 401K?
If yes, what is your experience? Would you recommend them? The good and the bad?
Thanks for the feedback.
Nasson
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From what I read, one person may only have one FHA loan.
I'm wondering if it is possible to use an FHA loan to buy a home, live in it for the minimum year, then refinance with a conventional loan, then acquire anothe...
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I’m looking at purchasing a small trailer park. Would you run the numbers just like you would if you were purchasing an apartment complex or evaluate each unit separate?
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Hi all!I'm about to have my first occupied property under contract. I have a question regarding this process. The owner insists on wanting to kick out her tenants as soon as possible. My worry is if she removes her te...