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Because the real estate market is so hot right now, we are looking in multiple markets for our first STR purchase - all of which are outside of our immediate area.Do you see any issues with us using a local (to us) le...
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I’m evaluating a deal for a buy-and-hold duplex in a stable, desirable area in a midwestern college town. The neighborhood is outside of the typical student rental perimeter around the University. The sale is being ...
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Hello BP,
I could use some help on determining what to offer for this duplex. I don't know if there is a rule of thumb for what to offer, I think I read in a post that an investment offer should be 30% off ARV - rep...
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What is your biggest struggle in the Note business? Whether you are just getting started or have been investing in mortgage notes for decades, we all have our struggles. What are yours and what are you doing to improv...
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I have an FHA loan on my private residence. I would like to buy a new private residence and rent out my first house as a rental property. Is there anyway around the FHA loan and renting my original home? Can the FHA l...
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Hello BP, So, last year I picked up a 1,900 sf rental property which was a 2 bed 2 bath. It had a large finished basement so I was able to section off two areas and make additional bedrooms out of them. It is c...
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I can't explain it better than this youtube video. Check it out:
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Hey all need advice on which way to go on this. I have 3 STR’s currently which account for all of my income besides some small projects I take on the side. I was a flipper and spec builder up until about a year ago wh...
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Hey I was wondering if I could house hack a small multifamily home financed through a VA Loan? I am a veteran and do qualified.
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I'm going to be purchasing my first property soon and I'm currently shopping for a mortgage. What are the top or most important questions to ask a mortgage specialist? In addition, how many days can you get pre approv...