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This is my first post here on bigger pockets! I have been learning about real estate investing and different niches to invest in. I have a simple question for everyone on the bigger pockets community and that is what ...
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Hello everyone,I wanted to ask if anyone have an referrals for a few general contractors and property management in Columbus, OH, and Cincinnati, OH?Thanks!
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I found a house that is being sold on owner finance. The numbers work, with about $300 a month cash flow using the 50% rule and 2% rule.
Question is, what are the pitfalls of buying on owner financing? What...
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Hello Everyone,
I am highly interested in applying some of 401k towards a self directed IRA. It seems like a good opportunity for me to get involved in real estate with out currently having a ton liquidity.
However...
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Is there a way for me to see if a permit was pulled to downzone a building? I'm looking at a purchase that is apparently a SFH right now, but it's listed as a multi and the listing states that tax records show a multi...
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Hey all,
Pretty new and still educating myself on real estate investing but I wanted to get your input on where you would typically look to land good deals (possibly offline) when trying to get a 2-4 unit for buy and...
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I’m in a bad deal and I want to know how to structure an owner finance transaction to minimize my losses.Quick Backstory: I purchased a deal from a wholesaler in an investor-active neighborhood, but estimated too high...
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I'm closing on a property in Knoxville, TN later this month and looking for a recommendation from someone that has SFR's in Knoxville and really likes their Property Manager. Please share!! Thank you!
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Hi,
I'm looking for a new and reliable property management company with high recommendations for my investment properties in Atlanta area. Can someone recommend me on one or more?
Thanks in advance
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This may seem like a naive/juvenile question to someone of experience, and I'm new so here it goes.
What positive/negative sides are there to having a lender who isn't local to the area I'm looking to purchase?Does i...