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Doing a private mortgage out of my solo401k for someone's new purchase of their primary residence. Can I do the mortgage amount higher than the purchase price in order to escrow money for home improvements on the pro...
Hope you're all doing well today.I'm currently a full time house flipper/ real estate investor, but am interested in starting my own brokerage firm in part to reduce the costs of my flipping business, but also to have...
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I'm looking to connect with agents and brokers that work with investors.
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Hi Bigger Pockets Family,I am learning and researching as much as I possibly can. I own one SFH at the moment. I own my own business and have good income. I have a pre qual letter for up to 1.5 My question is, as I l...
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I'm planning on purchasing an investment rental property in the next 6 months, and I'm wondering if there are any tax benefits to completing that before the end of the year. Like will that purchase help out at all wi...
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I am currently still in the research phase of my plan in becoming a Real Estate Investor. I am very meticulous in my decisions, and very thorough about my sources. I have some interest in starting off by investing s...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $60,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $125,000
Fix and Flip in Louisville Kentucky.
This was our second p...
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I inherited a property that I own free and clear. However, I need to rehab it before I rent it. Which calculator do you recommend that I use? I've watched all the calculator tutorials but do not know which one will be...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Saint Joseph.
Purchase price: $118,000
Cash invested: $17,900
Just purchased this cute, single family, 3/1 with a 4 car carport...
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Can y'all tell me what the typical amount of cash reserves are needed to keep for random capital expenditures?
Is it based on gross rent?
I know older Units will require more yearly maintenance.
Is there a formula...