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Hi BP,
I was "driving for dollars" today and saw a run-down house in a prime area. I found the owner's mortgage info on the county website, but I need some help understanding her mortgage situation.
Her house was so...
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Plan to get a HELOC for down payment on my (future) first deal. Are small local banks or large banks a better option?
Would you recommend getting your real estate license before starting to invest in properties? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
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How would you guys recommend obtaining accurate comps for a state like Kansas or Missouri if you don't have a realtor and redfin is not available?
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My tenant is planning to be out of the country for a month and has asked if a friend can stay during that period to house sit. I don't have a problem with this if the guest completes a background check. The length...
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Hi guys,We have a seller who's interested in putting their property under contract with us. They have an issue with paying costs at closing, however.Our contract states that they pay the costs of preparation and trans...
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In some states property managers are required to get their CPM (Certified Property Manager) or ARM (Accredited Residential Manager) certificationsI live in SC and the see if my state required those certifications, I d...
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Good afternoon all,Does anyone know what kind of inspector do I use to inspect a house to see if I should be kept for rehab or tear down. House built in 72 had a hoarder in there, surface mold on walls, 5ft hole in r...
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Hi my name is jeremy
So recently ive stumbled across bigger pockets and am trying to learn how to get started in the real estate investing world
Its always been a passion and dream to do this even as a kid but i did...
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Hi there, I am planning on purchasing a vacation rental property (condo) in Florida. With all the hurricanes and natural disasters happening, I realize wind and flood insurance will be pricey. Is this something I pay ...