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New investor here (still looking for my first deal) and I’ve got just a few questions...1.) When it comes to PMLs/HMLs which would be better to utilize starting out? When is a time each is more affective?2.) Would you...
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Hello,Did a quick search and didn't see anything like this similar so here we are.I am currently under contract to purchase my first Duplex in Mid February. Its a corner lot with both a shed and a carport. The quest...
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Wanted to see what other landlords thought about this situation.
We are buying a distressed 3 family that has 3 apartments: 1 bedroom in the basement, and 2- 2 bedroom units.
The basement apartment has ...
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Hey BP members, I'm in sort of a predicament that could use some outside input. I'm closing on my first duplex for me to house hack in two weeks and can't decide if it'l be worth it for me to build a detached garage o...
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…and so the fun begins. :-/I just had a formal inspection done today on what’s supposed to be my first rehab, a Fannie Mae REO.Lo & behold, the inspector found evidence of a buried oil tank underneath the deck (th...
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A friend recently asked me to compare two Houston zip codes, 77008 and 77063, from an investment perspective.
Now, I'm a big fan of Texas, but the first thing I said to him was that the weather is HORRENDOUS. Anythin...
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Looking for some outside opinions on my next move. Currently own 4 SFH and 4 condos. We operate Short and Midterm rentals with strong rent rolls and little vacancy with decent cashflow. Some units bring in $700/month ...
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Hey real estate pros (I'll define that as: those who have done at multiple deals and been in the game for at least a year)
So I'm thinking it might be cool to write a short "community book" to give away to new invest...
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Upon my reasearch I came to the conclusion that a seller thats using seller financing can only do 3 a year according to Dodd-frank rule. If this is correct is it also rules limiting the number a buyer can buy using se...