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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
Within the first month I believe the company byte federal has a data breach.
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
I find this data super interesting, and took the opportunity to dive into their 2025 edition this week.Nationwide they say we can expect:Average mortgage rates of 6.3%, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.2% by the end of the year.Home prices will grow by 3.7% across the US, which is pretty modest.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
•Deal evaluation: Simple, actionable advice or tools to help me confidently analyze and structure deals.I’m also looking to network with wholesale-minded agents, understand local buyers’ preferences (buy boxes), and explore mentorship or partnership opportunities that can help me gain momentum.I’m eager to learn, take action, and build something impactful for my family.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
My wife and I are out-of-state investors exploring TX.We understand the TX market has been taking a breather but we love the strong fundamentals.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
You may want to first explore cities that you are already familiar with.Think of cities where you grew up, went to school, like to vacation to or see family.You will have a better idea of what the good / bad parts of town than a brand new city that you are unfamiliar with.Best of luck.
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27 January 2025 | 21 replies
I got into RE investing utilizing the same strategy as you're exploring.
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17 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hello, it is really time consuming for me to analyze each property by manually entering its data to calculate the return.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Once you’ve built some confidence and systems, you can start exploring additional markets.I personally focus on 2 markets that are about 20 mile radius.Make sure the market(s) you choose align with your investing goals, whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or both.
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
Your financial position is strong, and leveraging financing for your next rental while maintaining a conservative debt-to-income ratio is a smart approach—consider consulting a lender to explore options that align with your goals and keep your investments sustainable.
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28 January 2025 | 22 replies
Lenders often consider the whole picture, so keep building that credit but don't let it hold you back from exploring options.Since you're considering a trailer to fix up, have you thought about markets like East Phoenix or the outskirts of Austin?