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I'm crunching numbers on my first investment purchase and suspect I'm focusing too much on the profit margin during the first two years (low single digits). I think the margins will be between 10% (no refinance and ...
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Ok, so I've been doing a lot of reading both on the forums here and also a few books I've bought along the way. Lots of information coming at me and I'm trying to keep it all straight. I understand you have to get out...
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Hi everyone,I am mostly focused on acquiring MFH properties in a high cash flow area like Birmingham, AL. I will be non-local no matter what because I spend half the year outside the US. Low cost, low appreciation mar...
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I'm trying to get started wholesaling, and I was taught to always ask the seller how much they want for the property and not to be the first to spit out a number, but I have found that when I contact owners of vacant ...
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My business partners and I are looking to do our first flip and are in the market for a SFH in the Houston area. Two of the 3 of us have been learning extensively on BP and are truly thankful of everything we have abs...
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Hello Folks - Thanks in advance for your assistance. I am a relatively new member and have been extensively pouring over the podcasts for the last several number. I just finished listening to one of the podcasts with ...
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Helloooo Bigger Pockets! I hope I am posting my question in the right place. Have done some reading and haven't quite found the answer. I am not sure there is one answer but rather perspectives on this question. I hav...
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What is the rule of thumb for people in new jersey looking for deals?
What's the best way to determine property insurance numbers in analyzing a deal? Do you calculate it as 0.2% of market value or do you call around?
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I have recently been looking locally at multi-family rental properties and the area where they are hot is expensive, to the point where cash flow appears to be between $50 and $150/month on initial investment not incl...