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Hello all,
Vet looking to buy a duplex in Lakewood with VA loan and house hack for two years. I like Lakewood, I’d like to buy here. Been looking seriously for over a year, and the pricing and competition is outr...
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I am trying to develop a long-term default financing strategy to fall back on before making my first investment, and would be thankful for any feedback which could be given for the one described below.
I would like ...
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This is the first year my prior home became a rental and I understand that depreciation is only for the value of the home. I looked up the tax assessment and the total is less than half of what I paid when I bought i...
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Hello! I have been looking at getting into real estate for the past year or so, and my husband and I are finally ready to jump in. Here is our situation: we downsized about 2.5 years ago to a house that we had planned...
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Hi Everyone! My name is Michael Mote. I live in Durango, Colorado where i guide fly fishing and Instruct skiing. My Real Estate background consists of joining Bigger Pockets 2 weeks ago. My goals are to house hack a 4...
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Hello Biggerpockets,I have a duplex worth about 375K. I owe about 225K. I am interested in doing a cash-out refi. Do you have any recommendations of lenders with the most competitive rates/terms in Oregon?
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I have a unit becoming available this month in San Pedro, CA and plan to hold an open house for prospective tenants. What do you use to run credit/background checks? Also, any advice on where to obtain a good rental a...
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Hi all,I have recently acquired a duplex to do house hack with. I was planning to have a long term tenant but received some comments to do Airbnb as well. It is a 2BED/1BATH unit. For anyone who has done something ...
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I have a 401K from my prior employer that has a decent sum of money in it. I have left it there for the past several years because the return have been decent. However, I think I'd like to have the option to invest in...
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Sitting here in the process of being snowed in, it seems like the perfect time to ask...What are the timelines/rules people use for snow removal? I had a landscaper last year but this year they decided not to return m...