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If you could offer one word of caution. If you could help save the new real estate investor from making a huge mistake that could cost them thousands or even their business...Just one word of caution, based on your ow...
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When and how do you "release" a private mortgage with a payoff from a buyer? Does the escrow company handle this? Is it possible to get tricked into releasing it without being paid?I have a construction lien on a prop...
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Hello!I'm a new member and a yet to invest investor. I'm doing some math on a couple houses and I figured I'll reach my max DTI after two houses with a typical local bank and their conventional loan products. That's ...
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I am looking at different properties right now but I'm still not sure how to screen tenants.
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I'm looking for some advice on screening and than choosing a Tenant.I have a duplex that I am house hacking. I posted my rental online with 2 open house dates on Saturday and Tuesday. should I take all applications fr...
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Hey BiggerPockets Community,I ran across a sparsely worded ad on my local Craiglist and was hoping someone could break down for me what is being offered by this individual. I'm not looking to invest as much as educat...
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Hi Everyone,New investor here. I have a Finance/Cash Management background and per the advice on the forums and podcasts, I am currently trying to analyze a large volume of properties in the market I’ve selected befor...
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Why do realtors sell properties that they can write down on paper and it says it makes 300 dollars a month cashflow? Why not keep them for themselves?
This deal I'd like you guys to have a look at , my realtor did it...
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I know banks wont allow you to seller finance a buyers down payment. Is there anything preventing you from having the buyer put 20% down at closing then after it closes loan them the same amount and put a lien on the ...
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I have a lease with three college students on it. Two of the three students paid this month, but the third said she could not since she lost her job due to COVID. My PM talked to her about a rent deferral program and ...