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Hi All,I got interested in real estate about 2-3 months ago and have been listening to the podcast nonstop and have read about 4-5 books already. I’m eager to get my first property but am having a little trouble findi...
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I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
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I'm excited about taking the first step and figured I'd share!!
Upon walking in and asking for open probate files, I expected a confused look, a "well you can't have them because...", or a "be more specific". Intere...
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Hello BP,
I have stumbled across a prime piece of commercial land that would be profitable to develop as multifamily apartments or retail space. It is the last commercial land available in the middle of a booming sma...
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Situation:
Brother owes $143,000 on mortgage
House Value(according to comps) $121,000
Offer Home to lender as a short sale for $100,000 (sister says lender may take/she is a realtor in Atlanta).
I would purchase.
An...
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Very simple question this time around.. What are current REFI rates for someone like me who has over 800+ score.. The ratios fit just fine. The property is owner occupied. I am being quoted 4.3%. When I asked the len...
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Hi Guys,I just got under contract for my first duplex and am exploring my loan options. I've decided to go with a 15% down conventional loan. I'm shopping for rates and one lender has offered me a 4.5% interest loan. ...
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Hi Everyone, I just listed my vacant unit on Zillow and it’s my first time screening tenants. So far 80% of the people who have inquired are section 8 and ask if I accept vouchers. I did some light research and I know...
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Hey y’all! I’m a newbie who live just outside the Bay Area in Vacaville, and am looking to branch out. There’s a potential deal in Berkeley (a fourplex that needs reno) which I’m looking into. The numbers all look goo...
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Currently looking at a 12 acre property with 6 cabins. The owners still owes 200k and selling for 375k. Seller finance isn't an option due to his lean, although he said he would seller finance if I could pay his lein ...