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Most advice on BP and all other investor groups focuses on individual experience, anecdotal knowledge, and common wisdom. These things are great, and I have the utmost gratitude for all those who share.
Nonetheless,...
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I'm looking to start the investment process so the first thing I did was talk to a person that I knew that works for a lender in Rhode Island. It's a bank that many people have had great experiences with. After runni...
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Admittedly, the challenges facing entrepreneurs are daunting. As reported in the Arizona Republic, nearly 2 in 5 business owners have come close to failing. In fact, 13 percent said that they had previously owned a bu...
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What are your thoughts to renting to a tenant who went under Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Tenant that applied has a very low credit score of 545 and is under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Credit check reported bankruptcy on ...
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Hello everyone. I just started the mortgage application process and have been pre-approved for a loan with a 6.75% interest rate. I was planning on purchasing a duplex this summer and going the FHA route, but now am n...
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With the economy finally exiting the covid 19 crisis. This question is popping in my head. When do i raise rent?
In reviewing the average rentals for my area my rents an on the lower side. Logically I should incre...
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I see from this forum that this is a bad investment strategy but guests on the Bigger Pockets podcasts have had success taking this route.If you’ve gone the rental arbitrage route, what was your experience like? Pro’s...
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LOAN PROS, often I see on BP questions on Private money, hard money, direct money lenders, etc. Though I'm knowlegable on hard money loans, I know there are many out there that are curious and would appreciate picking...
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I've owned (2) rental townhomes for 8 years - I've used a property manager and I've never once had any problems. However - - now, this won't just be a 'side' investment, I am out of my lifelong business career - - a...
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New landlord here in Colorado, rented out the previous residence. Today I delivered the keys to the tenants who relocated from another state. He told me that he really liked the neighborhood and he would look for hous...