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Hello,I am newer to biggerpockets and still looking to do my first investment. Rates are just so high right now that it is making it difficult to pull the trigger on anything. I actually do background screening and ...
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So I've heard this can run you a lot - around $30,000 for the average sized home of $400,000 in the area I'm looking at. So that means if my downpayment is $80,000, $30,000 is really going to affect things:1) Capital ...
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Hi–I'm trying to develop a 5-10 year plan for myself. I see a few paths forward and am looking for some advice as I'm relatively new at this. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.Background:I'm 31, live in Oaklan...
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Happy Sunday! I’m seeking advice on where to invest my money next.
I currently own two properties in California, and at 21 years old, my goal is to continue purchasing properties and eventually pay them off to achie...
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I'm a newbie investor and purchased my first property, a townhome in Tempe, Arizona last year. I looked into the HOA when purchasing the property and they had what seemed to be plenty of $$ in reserves however now we'...
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I'm curious to know how many investors have been waiting and preparing for this time to come, I personally believe what's coming is going to be worse than '08 and would like to know the thoughts of more experienced in...
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Hi Everyone,
I've been interested in real estate investing for a while now. It's taken a long time to get my credit straight and debts paid down. I'm still working on build cash reserves for down payments etc. (ver...
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I found a property owned free and clear by someone that now lives in an assisted living home.
I would like to talk to her about seller financing and need to know the pros of a deal like this for the seller.
I am wo...
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Hi all,
At my family party yesterday I had a chat with my uncle who owns an apartment building and is very successful in other businesses. He told me that any principal paydown on an investment property is considered...
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Hello All, need some advice. Last year I bought an STR using conventional loan. At that time real estate was at an all time high. I took out a HELOC from my primary residence for down payment thinking that there would...