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7 October 2016 | 3 replies
We only just moved to the area a few months ago from Buffalo, NY, so I don't think I'll be able to help you with area expertise, but I can offer to you to check out the podcasts, join in conversation in the forums, and check out the Education -> Guides in the top menu of the BP website.
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10 October 2016 | 7 replies
Not to say there aren't good ones in here UT, but they are few and far between, and often, have many people looking at them.Make sure you read the free guide to REI here on BP.
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11 October 2016 | 6 replies
Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing
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12 October 2016 | 15 replies
I personally stay away from the student housing for the very reasons Doug Hall mentioned.
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13 December 2016 | 31 replies
Newark has a lot of cheap houses but a lot of investors would stay away from some of those areas.
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8 October 2016 | 11 replies
NOI = $6,592Property tax $200Insurance $300 (This is not an exact quote but from reading expecting $200 - $300 -- Trying to stay conservative)HOA $540 (Although there was no HOA actually listed I went with similar neighborhoods HOA fees.)Maintenace $1,200 (The home looks updated so wasn't really sure how to estimate this.)3.CAP = .104.Cash Flow = $3,773.32This is based on a $51,920 @ 30 years @ 3.56%5.Cash on Hand Return29%If these numbers are a good indication of what to expect how do I do that thing where I get in with no money down?
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3 August 2016 | 3 replies
I am working through the guides that are on this website as I go.
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8 August 2016 | 5 replies
This site will be great to guide you through and connect you to people who can be a great asset.
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7 August 2016 | 5 replies
Read the Ultimate Beginners Guide in the education tab up above.
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9 August 2016 | 35 replies
Hopefully, this will ring through to you in how best to start in this industry and simply stay away from strategy type instructors until you have accomplished the basics, I hope so. :)