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Hi I'm new to this and looking to start my journey towards financial freedom, I'm looking into purchasing a multi family rental unit to start earning passive income. One huge question i have is why would someone sell ...
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Hello BP Community! I have recently gotten 2 offers accepted for 2 apartment buildings in Killeen Texas zip 76549. As part of our market analysis, I wanted to get feedback from locals or seasoned investors. I am tryin...
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Hi,I've been scouting a market to invest OOS, I have some experience with investing closer to my local market where I had a team in place PM, contractor ect. I'm interested in a market where there's a mixture of cash ...
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Can I get your input on something? Brandon Turner says that positive cash flow from day one is a must to build successful RE business. He says tax benefits and appreciation are just icing on the cake. If expenses are ...
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Hello everyone,
I reached out to 4-5 lenders regarding DSCR loans and found it difficult to make a deal work, even in areas meeting 1% rule.
Here’s a recent scenario:
Purchase price: 244k duplex, good condition
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hey everybody,I have had the same tenet for one year with a new lease coming up May 1st. He is thinking about getting a puppy for his family. Which is better a one time pet deposit or add on to the monthly rent for a...
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I'm looking to buy a 2-4 unit property using a VA loan. I have a couple of questions.
1. Does it matter what type of lender? Credit union, big bank or a mortgage company such as rocket mortgage.
2. My COE says my ba...
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Just curious what people are seeing out in the market; In a commercial property context (industrial, retail, office, even multi-family), is an environmental (at least a phase I) always requested by lenders (convention...
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How do you get started in this business when you are poor and have no savings. I am ready for a life style change asap. I live in Virginia and wanted to know if anyone can give me any advise. Please help.
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I currently live in Long Island, NY. I'm a 21-year-old accountant, actively building on my real estate knowledge + saving for my first property. With home prices on Long Island being extremely high (Nassau County), I ...