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Hi BP. Just wanted to start this forum off with an obligatory Hello World post. I am a Seattle-based investor/broker and have been spending quite a bit of time in Pierce County. Wanted to say hi and connect with yo...
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Hello. My name is Kim Renken and I am a new member. I am excited about joining this group and to start networking. I am a full-time real estate investor in the Sacramento, CA area. I focus my social media marketing...
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Very simple question this time around.. What are current REFI rates for someone like me who has over 800+ score.. The ratios fit just fine. The property is owner occupied. I am being quoted 4.3%. When I asked the len...
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I recently listed my property for rent (first time), and one of the tenant inquiries asked if section 8 was accepted. I read the laws in NJ and it sounds like I cannot flat out refuse to rent based on section 8. Is ...
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Hello, BiggerPockets family! My name is Brandon and I've been working as a remodeler/GC for about 18 years now. I read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" a little over a month ago and it has totally changed my world. So I've decided...
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Hello, I'm closing on my first investment property in about a month. It's located in Buffalo in the Five Points area. I live out of state (out of country, actually), and have never lived/rented/landlorded in the US. I...
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Does anyone know if a date and location been set for the 2015 Summit?
Thanks.
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1. Is it too soon after Thanksgiving to send out yellow letters a couple days after the Holiday? If yes, how long should I wait?
2. Once you have someone's phone or fax number that is on your yellow letter list, do...
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Hi y'allI am a self employed landscaper that has managed to save enough seed money to buy a couple duplexes, a vacation rental and complete my first flip. My focus right now is on growing the buy and hold in the centr...
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Certainly! Here’s a more polished version of your message:
Hello BiggerPockets community,
A close friend has been encouraging me to get into real estate investing for years. My wife and I recently met with them to s...