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23 September 2024 | 29 replies
Rental comps vs mortgage not quite giving positive cash flow with high rates.I also have areas like memphis, columbus, oklahoma in mind but haven't done thorough research on these so far.Can anyone advice what other areas (or best from the above list) to look for within my budget and goal in mind.Appreciate any pointers and happy to connect with local agents/investors.Hi Muhammad,Can't speak for the other states but when I was starting off based out of San Francisco back in 2021, I ended up choosing Columbus, OH and have been pretty happy with my decision.
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20 September 2024 | 5 replies
There are plenty of skip tracing options to choose from.
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16 September 2024 | 11 replies
The PPP is only 3 years, so you'd have plenty of time to choose between years 4 and 10 if you wanted to refi or just pay if off before your first adjustment ever occurs.
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21 September 2024 | 7 replies
ALL taxable gains carry over for the rest of your life or until you choose to sell without exchanging.
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23 September 2024 | 33 replies
But that is not really a con because, that just depends on who you choose ti rent to.
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20 September 2024 | 18 replies
Most importantly, choose a market that aligns with your goals!
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17 September 2024 | 4 replies
I've seen some posts arguing about design and color scheme choices that are in and out of style in rehabs and flips so I figured I would give my first hand advice. Interested to see others experience as I know price r...
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20 September 2024 | 22 replies
A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.
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20 September 2024 | 10 replies
While the brokerage you choose definitely has a big impact on your business, the agents (investor friendly) that you surround yourself with within that brokerage are going to be a key factor.
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19 September 2024 | 1 reply
People often ask me why I choose to buy investment properties and other real estate.