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Hi All,I would love to hear you experiences on funding major repairs on your rental properties. Two ways that I know are- Cash out refinance, line of equity. Are these the best or is there something out there?I only o...
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Hello, Been doing my own studying, a class with Reia, listened and read great BP info, unsuccessfully searched for a mentor... would like more comprehensive education on Real Estate Investing-no gimmicks and reasonab...
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Hello everyone I wanted to ask here, In the state of California what can make a bedroom legal, what type of requirements do you need to meet? Thank you all
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Hi all,I am totally new to looking into REI. I own nothing and am just now entering the arena of gathering information. I started with Podcasts which led me here to Bigger Pockets. I don't have a lot to contribute but...
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With inventory low and margins getting thinner, some of my operators are starting to question.
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I've used the direct mailer approach to find off market deals, but in this competitive environment everybody is doing that. Therefore I wanted to know what other ways are their to find these deals?
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I own a duplex and 4 SFHs in the same market, all rentals. Three SFHs are owned in cash, one is financed at about 55% LTV. That financed SFH gets the highest rents of the portfolio, and is cash flow positive.The duple...
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Hello Biggerpockets Members, Just wanted to introduce myself. Im a 21 years old LA Native and new to real estate investing. Ive read many books on real estate and listened to 100s of podcasts (BiggerPockets podcast). ...
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How is equity determined in a foreclosed, bank owned property and is there an easy method of assessing what it is or does the property require an appraisal first in order to know how much equity remains?
Thanks,
Roch...
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I am planning to be a landlord within the next month, Is there anything that I should know before starting?
And tips on being successful?