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Hello my fellow biggerpocket members,I live in a rather expensive area, Portland, OR in particular, where 1% rule or even a positive cash flow are not possible. I wonder what strategies people in these areas use? Espe...
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We are a married couple looking to buy a house on VA loan at my spouse's next duty station. We are approved for up to 400K on one income and up to 750K on dual income. Normal single family houses are going over 30K o...
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In my neck of the woods, prices have gone completely insane. With interest rates going up, I'm simply not finding properties that will cash flow. Is it more important to keep looking for a cash-flowing rental or is it...
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I keep reading these stories of people starting off in Real Estate with no money. They hook up with a Private Money Lender then obtain properties to hold for long term investments. Can anyone elaborate on how this is ...
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(This was a popular discussion on Facebook today, so I thought I'd ask it here. Thanks @Chris Feltus for the suggestion!)
You have $100,000 to invest in real estate with and you must choose one of the follow...
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I currently own 3 units and looking to add to my portfolio in late spring/early summer of 2025. I'll be in the market for a duplex/triplex in the $400k range that I will owner occupy and use a 5% down loan. I have som...
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Hello everybody!I'm new here and this is my first post so I'm hoping I'm posting in the right category! I'm currently 20 years old and pursuing my degree in Business, and lately all I've been thinking about is investi...
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Hello Investors,
My biggest problem (mostly everyones) is finding the capital to close deals. For example, you know how wholesalers use transactional funding to complete their double close. Can you use transactional ...
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I "finished" my first fix n' flip and got it on the market a couple weeks ago (type in Liverpool Drive Charleston SC in Zillow to see photos). The project went about $20k over budget and 3 months behind schedule. Have...
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Hi guys,I got a leak in the kitchen. What does insurance usually pay for?I dont want to file a claim if thats something that insurances normally dont pay for...The leak is in the kitchen, its pipe that connects my re...