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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.
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9 January 2025 | 11 replies
I’ve reviewed a number of theses DST’s across numerous asset classes and there performance /returns are generally fairly low and unimpressive.
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1 January 2025 | 26 replies
I'm light on capital so paying a mentor isn't an option, but happy to split revenue (pay as I learn).
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19 January 2025 | 11 replies
The market still has relatively low entry points compared to other major cities, making it possible to find multifamily properties like duplexes and triplexes in the price range you’re targeting.
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17 January 2025 | 9 replies
Time overcomes low cash flow to some degree... rents go up while your mortgage stays the same and your tenant pays down your mortgage.
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6 January 2025 | 0 replies
The Highway 64 property presented a great opportunity due to its low acquisition cost and potential for substantial value increase.
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5 January 2025 | 8 replies
These two demographics are projected to be long term renters which will help keep vacancy rates low for years to come.In recent years, Pittsburgh has become a tech hub in its own right, attempting to create a dynamic job market similar to Silicon Valley.
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3 January 2025 | 9 replies
Apologies if I missed prior posts asking the same thingI want to take advantage of the low down payment requirement however need to find a lender supporting this loan type.Can you please provide any recommended lenders for Homestyle loans (or even 203k) that serve DFW?
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
A personal liability policy "MAY" extend to one or two rentals but if you are planning on building a portfolio consider the commercial umbrella.Another thing to consider is that the courts frown on carry high personal liability but low business liability when trying to hide behind the vail.
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4 January 2025 | 9 replies
A duplex strategy is a low-risk entry, saving on living expenses.