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6 October 2024 | 1 reply
I’m Ian from Tanzania (Africa), stepping into the exciting world of real estate investment after years in digital marketing and few months of being a short-term rental agent.
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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
I haven't seen a discussion about this on the forums yet, and figured I'd start the conversation.In case you missed the news this week, billions in trade came to a screeching halt at U.S.
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5 October 2024 | 3 replies
(Most Likely Double Digits)Your blended rate will be extremely comparable.
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10 October 2024 | 24 replies
The good news is that this is normal.
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3 October 2024 | 10 replies
Attend local investor meetups, join local Real Estate Investment Associations (REIAs), join digital groups like LinkedIn and Facebook, and use platforms like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors, contractors, and potential partners.
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6 October 2024 | 33 replies
The good news is that purchase and rehab loan size minimums are lower than DSCR minimums.DSCR is about long-term financing, not short-term purchase and rehab financing.
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4 October 2024 | 0 replies
We all get it...receiving news of a rent increase can be frustrating for a tenant who's balancing their own financial responsibilities.
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1 October 2024 | 3 replies
It looks like the controversial Chinatown Sixers Arena is moving forward. What's everyone's take? Good or bad for the City of Philadelphia and more specifically the real estate market?
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4 October 2024 | 14 replies
Or price inflation could run double digits.
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3 October 2024 | 7 replies
@Aaron Mann The good news is that the panel will be LiveStreamed!