I'm a reluctant real estate investor (I bought a rental property next to my house not because I want to be a landlord, but the previous owner agreed to sell for a low, low price, and I wanted to control the house next...
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Hi Everyone,I'm trying to assist someone in obtaining a loan. The person in question:Owns primary residence (300K)Has +-300K in equitiesIncome of $35,000They took out a HELOC and used those funds to buy a 4plex for $1...
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How do you think self driving / autonomous vehicles will impact the value of real estate?
Help Help Help!!! We are first-time homebuyers in NC and are going through a very tough situation.
We recently went into a contract and are currently under the due diligence period. We found that the Seller agent men...
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Hi BP,I am looking to create an accountability group/Partners so we can stay on track with our goals. I am looking to close my first deal (multi family buy and hold)- I don't want soon to be investors to be burnt out ...
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Hi,Was wondering if anyone uses paypal to collect rents?ThanksTony V
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I read a lot about the need to protect your personal assets if you own rentals or from your business activities.
My question is... Who has personal assets that are worth worrying about protecting?
If a...
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I haven't started investing yet since I am still saving up to start. I want to use this time to learn as much as I could. I live in San Francisco and the market here is crazy. I was looking into homes to buy and hold ...
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My worst loss was $100,000 trading foreign exchange. I made $100,000 one year then lost $200,000 the next.
My worst real estate deal I lost about $25,000 on. Paid too much, rented to dirt bag tenant for way...
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I would like to see a "Dealmaking Failure Stories" to counter the "Dealmaking Success Stories" in the BP forums.
We all know that you can't achieve success by being a perfectionist and without failing. Would love to...