If the property isn’t worth 20-30% more after 5 years that’s another reason to sell. 

How is general property appreciation there?

Last month, while someone was cleaning out our property in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, the place was broken into.

You can also search platforms like Zillow, Compass, and Redfin for potential properties.

My background is in architecture, based in Southern California, looking to get into real estate investing, both flips and long term rental properties both in California but most likely looking to start in other states.Happy to be here and look forward to learning from everyone!

To begin investing in real estate, learn first, set financial goals, analyze finances, study markets, make friends in the field, get a loan, start with small properties, check all details, plan how to manage them, and choose renters carefully.

I have seen amazing stories from many of you on BP and want to open my mind to new possibilities and strategies that are out of my comfort zone.Teaching - I have been building residential and commercial properties for many (too many) years as well as land development and property subdividing.

My name’s Shawn Soltani, and I’ve been helping investors from the US, Canada, and Europe find amazing real estate opportunities in the beautiful south of Spain, particularly along the stunning Costa del Sol.Whether it’s for a vacation home or a solid investment, we handle everything from property searches to legal and financial support.

When I did underwriting, since a portion of the insurance costs and property taxes are collected at closing, I reduced those from the first year of expenses.

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