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Hey looking for a mortgage broker who knows the deal when it comes to REI, creative financing, the work arounds on how to avoid the traditional 20-25% down and any other loop holes there may be out there.I'm trying to...
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I’m thinking about house hacking for the first time with an FHA loan 3.5% down.There’s a duplex that someone is selling me off market at $220k in a very good area in Tampa, FL (West Tampa is the area). 2/1 each unit a...
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I had the following question regarding commercial loans:Can you used borrowed money from family and/or friends to apply towards a commercial loan? Thanks in advance
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I am just starting out in real estate, and have been told by multiple people that a buy and hold strategy for positive cash flow, while getting a decent COCR in my area (Portland, OR) is very difficult/ not possible. ...
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Good Afternoon Bigger Pockets community,
Size does not matter- but I am not opposed to having bigger pockets myself.
I have a burning question that may have already been addressed in prior forums (if so...
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As I embark on this RE journey, I see on the forum that most people take it for granted that financing is the way to go. What if you have enough cash to purchase a property, are only getting deferred tax benefits from...
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Hi there! Instead of listing a property I'm flipping, I want to sell with creative financing to my contractor. He doesn't qualify for a loan right now but thinks he will in 12-18 months. There is no mortgage on the pr...
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David Greene answered a question on the podcast and I want to ask about everyone's personal experience with this. Like many investors now, I have equity in properties with interest rates under 3%. Should I cash out ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I would really love to get the advice from those who understand the Orange County, California market. I am just starting out and would love to invest in a property here in Orange County,...
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Can somebody @Ann Bellamy please explain why hard money lenders only lend to business entities and not people? I'd specifically like to hear about any Massachusetts laws/regulations. Thank you.