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I was speaking with a Realtor who specializes in land contracts. He said I should put 20 percent down so I can hold the deed. My question is it necessary or can I put down less and still control the property? Thanks
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Hey guys, my name is Aaron Bush, and I'm from Des Moines, Iowa. I'm embarrassed to say I know very very little about real estate, but I'm trying to learn more, and I know bigger pockets is a great way to do that. I've...
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Hello BP,I am educating myself to become a wholesaler. I know the basics of it but I would like to know a more step by step explanation on double closing. What all is needed from start to finish. I get the basic premi...
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Hello BP collegues/friends, I work and live in Miami, FL; and I invest in out of state rental properties. I recently was recently awarded $100,000 and I wanted to get advise on the best way to use the funds and make a...
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We were called by Novak Capital Management offering us to invest a minimum of $125,000 in a development named the Summit Lofts in Georgetown TX (209 mi south of Austin. They project a profit of 200% in 3-4 years. Is...
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HiWe are in the beginning stages of looking for a STR in the Sevierville area. I would love to hear from those of you that have invested there about what were the most important features to look for in choosing a prop...
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I'm 27 and live in Philadelphia, PA. I've been wanting and planning to begin my REI career by house hacking in the Tampa area, so I've been saving money for a down payment and researching the market and area.
Howeve...
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I have been reading some featured BP bloggers as there is always more stuff to learn in REI it seems. I noticed some real big misconceptions or errors for some expert bp bloggers. Without naming names, I just wanted ...
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I have a 4/2/1 rental in a desirable area that’s about 1,700 SF and I can't get it rented! I had a motivated seller call me on my bill board, negotiated the short sale, bought it and had it fixed up so it’s clean &...
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Hi BPers,I purchased a two-family in North Bergen about two months ago and got it renovated. I worked with a rental agent three weeks ago, who put the listings on Hudson and bergen county MLS, but seems to me that we ...