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I am looking to convert a single family home (SFH) into either a duplex or an ADU. This is my first house, first duplex, first purchase using the VA loan. I need help identifying the pros and cons of each strategy, AD...
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Is It Still Possible to Get a Mortgage With Zero Down? Yes – and Here’s HowWhen it comes to investing in a mortgage, the down payment is key in making your investment a reality and proving to lenders that you’re a saf...
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I am in the process of buying my first property in the next few months and at 6 months in the longest. I talked to a rehab lender and everything seems to be pretty good once I get them money from some of my investors....
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I'm curious if anyone has developed any controls for when they might be forcing a deal that they shouldn't. I know the calculators and info is all here to make safe decisions, but there are also personal goals and sit...
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I am looking at some properties in the North Lawndale area on the West side of Chicago. Anyone from this forum investing there? This is an area that has undergone some changes in the last two years. I wouldn't mind me...
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Here is my situation.I spend a lot of time on BP and I have developed a small portfolio of 4 residential rentals simply from learning on here and spending time getting to know my local market. Recently an opportunity...
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Hi all! Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. In my real estate business I buy out of state properties, renovate them and rent them out to tenants who wish to eventually purchase them. I set aside 5% of their ...
Hello, My wife and I have saved $30k and are currently accruing %12 APY via hard money loans through her grandfather. Her grandfather lends a larger portion of money to house flippers and has first position on any ret...
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I am out of the area (for now, moving to VA soon) and looking for a cash off-market deals with the following criteria, and wonder if in this market those could be found:- under $120K- needs only cosmetic renovation ($...
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Being new at lending, I come across an interesting Opp.Client according to county records buys and owns a home worth 90,000, paid 35000 and has a 25000.00 homestead exemption, making taxes very cheap. He has no mortga...