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I'm new to real estate investing and came across the 2% rule for investment properties. I'm looking to invest in NYC (5 boroughs) and can't see how this rule of thumb applies. Purchase prices seem so much high...
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I'm a relatively new buy-and-hold investor from the Seattle area and wanted a second opinion on a deal I recently passed on (either so I can sleep better at night knowing I made the right decision or re-open the conve...
Hello,I'm trying to to find financing for a $250K investment property and best I could find was a stand alone home equity loan. This is not a HELOC, but a 30year fixed loan on the equity of my primary residence. It ha...
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After sharing a big fail that was our first flip in this forum, wanted to follow up with a win that was born from it.
Lead Source: Off-Market
Strategy: Flip
Purchase Price: $150,000.00
Rehab Budget: $90,535.00...
Hello BiggerPockets,
My partner and I would like to acquire our very first property next year. We want to house hack a duplex. Our goal is to have $20,000 saved up by July 2023. I myself currently have $11,000 in my ...
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Good morning all.I am looking at a interesting deal that on paper seems like a no brainer. A property manager in Dayton OH I have been working with me has brought me a duplex that one side has been rented out since 20...
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Hi there, I am an army veteran from NJ that will be eligible for a VA loan within the next 4 months. I now have a state job that pays 44000 a year with a 4000 increase every year until it reaches 82000. I am looking t...
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I'm currently looking at a rehab/flip in the Austin area and have been sent some pictures by the current owner. Overall the place on the inside isn't bad at all. There are a few doors to replace and it could use som...
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Hi All,I am new to property investment and would like to do my first purchase of single family home to rent out. I have some questions, maybe you can help.If I make an offer on a house I am led to believe the process ...
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I love having a flat top stove. They are easier to clean and act as additional counter space when not in use. I notice that rentals rarely have them. When I need to replace the stoves in my units, is there any reason ...