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For those who use OPM as much as possible, why don't you use your own money more? How and where do you invest your own money? What level of return and risk do you target for your own money?
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A year ago, I purchased two Four plex with the plan of improving and refinancing within a year time period. More or less the BRRRR strategy. Of course there have been all of the unexpected learning experiences from th...
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So I don’t really think I want to own my own home just yet. But I really want to get involved in real estate . Can i hear some pros in cons about this situation? I don’t want to buy a rental home and then not be able ...
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When does a private lender cross the line? When does your need for the money to get the deal through get outweighed by the inconveniences a private money lender sets forth in your terms. My partner and I are at odds o...
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As the title says, I'm new to the area. I just moved here from northern Arizona. I own a carpet cleaning business in Flagstaff,AZ. I was a Realtor there part time as well and now I'm full time here in Texas. I've bee...
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Hello BP!My name is Nastassja and I'm a newbie wholesaler-wannabe dwelling within Pittsburgh, PA. The first thing I want to say is that I'm so thankful this community exists. Honestly.Let me start with my background. ...
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Hi everyone, I recently purchased my first house in Baltimore, MD. It is a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family row home. I currently reside in one bedroom and rent out the other two bedrooms. I want to create a new checkin...
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Hello all, first time posting and wanted to ask for your advice.
currently in the military awaiting a 9-12 deployment within the next 6 months.
I will have ~150k savings after deployment, 85k before, with no debt, p...
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Has anyone found success in turning your primary residence into a rental, buying a new primary with 3-5% down and repeating each year?Thanks.
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Newbie on board. What are qualifying tips that we should be aware of? # of lenders to approach? Steps to take?Starting out rules of thumb for newbiesThanks for your insights.