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My name is Kevin and I have been on bigger pockets for a good amount of time now and want to take some action. I have been looking at options in California for buy and hold properties to cash flow. I have considered d...
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Hello All, My name is Samir Penkar from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. I have recently decided to enter the world of raw land investing as a conduit to generate a second income source and a path to a better flexible lifesty...
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I am really interested in the idea of purchasing a multi-family property, likely in the Chicago area. I have found many properties in the 250,000-500,000 price range. As a commercial loan, my guess is that I have to g...
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Here is the deal:My neighbor and I formed a partnership (LLC) a few months ago to buy, rehab and flip houses. We have $40K in the business account but in the South Florida market does not make us very competitive for ...
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Hi,
Is there a rule of thumb for operating expense ratio for retail (non NNN) properties? What if the owner is only responsible for roof and structure? Is there an "average" estimated vacancy loss that you use to e...
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Who are some of the lenders you have gotten Shorts done with that were good to work with?
My Favorites:
WACHOVIA-Only ask for authorization, Purchase Contract, HUD1, and Proof of funds. Just got an approval and subm...
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I have a 4-plex in Hemet, CA. under contract for 100k. It needs around 10k of rehab to really make sparkle. It will rent conservatively for $550 per unit for each of the 1 bed 1 bath units. I am not a great numbers ...
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what's the dofference between listsource and corelogic?What is the work I would have to put in if I got a data list from the county?
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I'm looking at doing my first real estate investment in Charles Village Baltimore. The property is a 7 unit 6,603 SF recently renovated brick 2-story. 100% leased with 5 1-brs, 1 2-br and 1 3-br. Annual rent at 80k...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Nation,
I'm actively searching to buy a 4-family in the Dallas area
-I have about 30k-50k for a downpayment ready to go
-1st property
-looking at off market deals
-I would be living in one of t...