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17 February 2025 | 4 replies
For financing, there are programs like FHA loans for first-time buyers, and there may be local or state-level programs offering incentives for affordable housing investments.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
I agree that the market is very competitive in California - especially if you are searching via the MLS or making offers to distressed or vacant property homeowners.
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
I used the background and credit checks offered through Cozy.
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16 February 2025 | 16 replies
This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.
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12 February 2025 | 17 replies
If you are familiar with this area, any further recommendations or resources you are willing to provide, I am super grateful.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
For real estate investors and developers exploring Carlsbad, SB-423 offers a streamlined pathway for multi-unit housing projects.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
As for the rest of it, you can find a lot of useful tips on past forum posts along with podcasts and youtube material on the topic (BP and other RE sources).We've self managed STRs for a few years.
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4 February 2025 | 13 replies
@Andrae S Wiggins recommend you upgrade your BP membership to Pro to access the BP Calculators to evaluate rental purchases.Play with the numbers to figure out the purchase price that gives you your target ROI.That's the number you'll need to make an offer at, NOT what the seller is asking.Yes, you will get a lot of rejects, but whoever said investing was easy?
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11 February 2025 | 29 replies
Im in college so I meet new people everyday and that alone is a huge resource.
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2 February 2025 | 14 replies
When you are on the island, come to our meetings, you will meet a lot of people / resources there.