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Hello,I have a contractor that is requesting 50% of what he quoted the job up front. It isn’t a super large sum of money, but I’m curious on what type of things I should do/look for to protect myself. As of now all I ...
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I really want to know how to analyze a market or neighbourhood in which I'm investing, I'v talked with a lot of people about how to analyze a housing market but I still didn't really understand so I thought this place...
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I was inspired by @Brandon Turner 's landlord's "hack" list. SO I've decided that every week, I will share my real estate "hack" with BP Nation. Here's my first real estate "hack" of the week:Issue with Some Contracto...
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Hi Everyone:I am new to this forum. This is literally the first discussion I posted here. We are currently under an agreement of a 4-plex of 1million. We are debating whether it is a good idea to buy this property or ...
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Greetings everyone,
13 months ago when planning to move to Monterey, CA I was swept up in a wave of enthusiasm to enter the real estate market after feeling like I missed out over the past 15 years, and I used my VA...
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As a limited partner, what are the things you want to hear from the sponsor?Plus, what parameters and specific numbers you look for in an offering based on location(Ex. San Diego - 8% COC ; Illinois - 12% COC etc. etc.)
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My name is Brian and I currently reside in Palm Beach, Florida. I've been toying with the idea of investing in real estate for the past 5 years or so and I'm finally ready to take the plunge. I've been spending a...
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Hey BP community!I am running low on personal capital so buying a property outright is difficult at the moment (until I refinance/sell my BRRRR projects going on right now). I was wondering if anyone has any experienc...
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I am working with a company that is getting LOC on my behalf. I want to use the LOC to purchase my first investment property to flip. Anyone have experience with this process? I know that this process is going to ruin...
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Hi everyone,I am newbie when it comes to real estate investing. I have a 9-5 job which covers my expenses and end up saving some money at the end of the month.I observed a general trend that properties which are posit...