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Does anybody have any recommendations for books on VA loans? I am an agent in the Norfolk/ Virginia Beach area and naturally work with Navy clients and the Va loan on regular bases. I know most of the basics but wo...
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I am fairly new to bigger pockets and real estate investing, and excited to be a part of this community. I have owned a single family property for a couple of years now, and it was closed in my name. I know that I n...
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One of the hardest things to do in real estate is to not get emotionally attached to a property. That “perfect deal” may be anything but—and you want to find that out before you commit to the purchase. Determining pro...
I have the option of being hired as an employee or independent contractor. I am wondering if any local accountants or CPAs in the DC / DMV area have any advice as to which I should choose. I am going to a direct lendi...
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One of the hardest things to do in real estate is to not get emotionally attached to a property. That “perfect deal” may be anything but—and you want to find that out before you commit to the purchase. Determining pro...
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How do I characterize/report the proceeds from a "flip" in that I never actually owned?Last year I loaned my best friend money to get out from under her house. I loaned her money up front to move out and get settled ...
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Hey gang! Looking for advice for a newbie in Dayton, Ohio area. Currently doing a live in rehab which is expected to be ready to list in the next 30 days. My goal is to sell this property and move to either another SF...
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I am at a point in my investing where I need to network and find a partner with money or someone to invest money in deals with me. How does someone who is less sociable find people to help fund deals? Do you tend to l...
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We're back in CA, just in time for the snow storm. It was just a foot of snow, but the devastation to the drought stricken trees was enormous. Here's a photo of a family members house, just as it was being rebuilt fro...
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What does everyone think of these photos? My agent thinks I should hire a professional to take them, but I have always taken my own pictures and never had a problem with a house sale. However she could be right, maybe...