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Hello I have been researching and thinking about buying a rental property for a long time. I currently have a young family, house and mortgage. I have been thinking of buying a place in my area and using a HELOC for t...
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I posted this in wholesaling but I didn't realized this section was here...Anyone heard of or have any feedback on REI Game Changers, James Hodges program?
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Two days before closing my lender advises that neither FNMA nor FMMC would buy my loan. Only financing 70% of appraised value. 81 of the 86 units are non owner-occupied so they didn't want it. Non-warrantable.Of cours...
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Thought I'd drop a quick update on the Colorado Springs real estate market. The story is sounding pretty ho-hum at this point. Low inventory, high demand, price increases, you know the drill.
Two big numbers from the...
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Hi All,Like many people needing to do a 1031, I am skeptical and concerned about scams. How should I choose a true Qualified Intermediary and know I am getting someone good at a reasonable price and know I wont get s...
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Just a quick "About Me". I am a new investor in Columbia, South Carolina. I am in the Army Reserve, a father of two and am engaged to be married. Real Estate has always been a topic that caught my interest, however wh...
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I'm curious if anyone else is attending his retreat? It's a full-day, virtual retreat to set goals in all areas of life (money, career, health, recreation, etc.) and can be done from anywhere.I am not a goal setter. I...
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Hi all, new landlord here. This applicant recently divorced with one kid and 2 dogs. She was a stay-home mom and has no income. As part of the divorce, they are selling the house, and it is under contract (verified th...
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Hello all, this is my first post, but I’ve been binging Bigger Pockets since last December. Great stuff. I’m 65, close to retirement but wanting to work for a couple more years for the steady paycheck while I get into...
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I've been driving for dollars and finding vacant properties. Thats the good part, the bad part is nobody except the whacadoo's leaving me angry voicemails MF'in me telling me they are not selling are contacting me. Th...