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Hi Biggerpocketters,
I am currently reading Brandon Turner's book 📚 and I have noticed that he kept saying when it comes to expenses that need to be paid each month, he would include utilities.
Aren't utilities paid...
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Good afternoon all. I'm a newbie in process of searching for my 1st investment property in Toledo, OH with my realestate agent. I am an out of state investor so I will need to hire a great property management agency...
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I am 22, fresh out of college, just landed a full-time tech job. I have a lender who will prequalify me for a mortgage of 450,000 or so (3.5% down or about $16,000). I can afford the monthly payments on the mortgage, ...
BEFORE WE START: This is not my success story. This is the success story of @Steven Kwan. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THISSteven- feel free to chime and and help us out here!***Full disclosure: Steven purchased property th...
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Hello BP,I am reaching out to inquire about EMD lending. Are there private money lenders who fund EMDs only? Trying to research available options where the effort exists, offers are being accepted, but the credit situ...
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Hi BP Community!Recently, I’ve been thinking about purchasing a 2/2 SFR with a garage, and converting the garage to a 3rd bedroom.I think this is a good strategy because you can purchase a home at a cheaper price (com...
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I bought a 1400 sq ft 3 br 2 bath HUD home in late 2012 for ~$130k after closing costs in Puyallup WA on a 15 year fixed mortgage at 2.875% interest. (Why 15 year? Wife listens to Dave Ramsey and the difference was on...
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Hello, I just got started with PML with one of my retirement accounts. I was wondering where folks who partake in this business hold their capital when it isn't loaned out? I would assume a high yield savings might ...
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I'm finally settling on my first investment property next Thursday (though I've said that before with this property). It is an REO that I believe am getting a significant discount on.
When reviewing the paperwork wi...
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I have not wholesaled a house and finding one that would make a acceptable deal, for a buyer, is very difficult in our area. Â I have done two fix and flips and they are a lot of work and a fair amount of risk as well....