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https://homes.yahoo.com/news/a-guide-to-getting-your-first-mortgage-221253699.htmlJust read this article on Yahoo!, They damn near make it seem like home ownership is for the selected few. What do you guys think about...
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I found a house that is owned by an absentee owner. Looked her up in Facebook and sent her a message on there because I ran out of stamps to send letters and she just replied to me! Direct messaging might be the futur...
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I was thinking about selling a commercial property that I just bought 4 months ago. I understand if I sold it before 366 days of ownership, it's a short term capital gain tax. But if I did a 1031 exchange, there woul...
I have $100,000.00 to invest .The property I am looking at is a multi-family dwelling cost about $500,000.00.If the bank requires 20% down to secure the loan which equates to $100,000.00 I will then no longer have any...
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I recently found a four-plex for sale close to my area and was thinking about making it my first REI property. I need some advice considering I'm new to REI. The owner complied to owner financing and provided financ...
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Hello BP Forums.
I am a new investor and WILL get started investing in US real estate from Canada in February. I have almost everything lined up, a couple agents, a property management company, lender (just one so fa...
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Hello. This is my first post here. Thank you to everyone who makees this forum such an incredible resource. I've been able to find somewhat of an answer to my query below but hoping someone can confirm my conclusion.M...
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Hello BP community,
I currently have a deal in place with a off market property in Rocklin that is absolutely packed with Antiques. The Antiques will need to be sold or relocated prior to me doing work on the house....
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I purchased a rental property using conventional loan under my name, under my personal SSN.
I have transferred the ownership to my other LLC (different EIN, not using my SSN) for legal protection.
My question is ...
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Hello everyone,I am confused on specifically what people mean when they say they are a landlord vs a property manager. I am trying to decide if I want to also do property management when I get a rental, but I don't un...