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Hey gang! Longtime-lurker/seldom-poster here â recent transplant to PDX from the east coast, and my wife and I are in the process of closing on our primary residence, just north of OHSU, which has a fully separate A...
Would it be a smart or silly decision to use a VA loan starting out to purchase a first home for a rental property? The only reason I ask is I do not have a lot of money to put as a down payment. Thank you in advance.
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I'm wondering about an asset protection strategy that just occurred to me, but that seems a little too easy. What am I missing? I'm about to purchase a model home and lease it back to the builder (I'm a seasoned real ...
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Hello BP, Thank you, everyone, who answered my previous forums on carpeting in rental property... I really appreciate all of your comments! I have decided to go with the vinyl flooring and found this option at Menards...
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I am a Chicago Investor and my primary investment strategy is the BRRR Strategy with a few flips mixed in. I am looking to venture into the Nashville Short Term Rental space. How has the market been treating everyone?...
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Hello BP!
I am 22 years old, I live in Bethlehem, PA and I am excited to be here. For the last six months I have been soaking up knowledge, analyzing deals, refining my investment goals and preparing for the journey...
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Aside from opening an account on BiggerPockets to further educate my real estate interests, I've come to ask for some opinions and advice on my current situation with my landlord.
(MY BACKGROUND)
I recently inherite...
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Does anyone have properties in any of the Northern California fire regions? I have one in Boulder Creek, Ca that is right on the front line of the fire in Santa Cruz County - we are still unsure if it has burned to th...
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Greetings. If a tenant is on section 8, do you still require them to have employment? I just put a rental on the market and a good amount candidates have section 8. How do I even accept section 8? Any advice is helpful.
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Hi BP community,
I am interested in purchasing a fire damaged row house in Jersey City, NJ. The building is a historic brownstone located in a very desirable neighborhood. This would be my first investment, t...