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When first starting out do you find the deal first or lock down financing? Many agents will not show you properties without a pre-approval letter. Ready to dive in ! Not sure how to initiate.
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Hello BP,
I am looking for a very experienced HUD real estate agent or broker that has extensive experience with bidding and buying HUD homes, specifically in the Southern California area. I am also looking to networ...
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Hey BP!This is my first post but I've been lurking/reading for a while now. I'm grateful to have a such a great community to work with.Here is my question(s) - I'm working with a guy who has a contract on a good fix/...
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Hello: any one with advise please respond.My mother and father did not have good credit 35. years ago. So their only son and his wife took out a home loan for them. My mother and father have paid the loan and the deed...
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Short answer, for us, was YES!!Here's the stoy...We found a 3b/2b SFR and wanted to make an offer. We also had someone that needed to occupy the property IMMEDIATELY! Problem is ..We didn't own it!! How do we rent i...
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If you are looking to hire a new property manager for your real estate what are some of your top questions you would ask them to see if they are right for you? I will start out with one. How many properties do you cur...
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Hello, I was curious how some of the investors on here handle going over budget with their contractors once the renovation is underway. I had a buyer on a recent deal that came in prior to the property being finished...
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Recently found a business online for certain areas to help smaller investors with the tenant screening process. Does anyone feel like this would be a viable business or something smaller investors would want? Any ins...
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I just wanted to see if anybody on BP had some recommendations for an A/C company/contractor in Tallahassee, FL. Out of 4 rentals, I have had 3 A/C units go down due to the 100+ heat index days we have been having thi...
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Hi BP ,It's been a month , My buyer was approved by the PM and the board is taking is time .I heard they have up to thirty days is that correct ?Thanks,YA