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Hello, I'd like to get some advice on if I should consider getting started into an early real estate investment, and if so, how would you recommend I go about doing this? I have 5k available, 20 years old, making 30k/...
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Good morning BP- I tried a forum search but the concept is broad enough I can't find anything popping up...please direct me to an existing blog post or forum discussion if this is redundant.I'm a Toledo, OH landlord w...
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Hey there! Newbie doing research on a place to invest in. I came across peoria, as most of the home seems to match the 1% pretty easily. A Little too easy and it has me worried I am missing something. Do any of you in...
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Hello! I am nearing a deal in Columbus (Short North area) that I intend to use as a short term rental. I'm investing from out of state, and investigating management options/costs. Looking for input from, or a connecti...
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Background
Since the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, home prices are up a staggering 45% – according to the National Association of Realtors. Sellers have enjoyed a wildly imbalanced market for the past c...
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Hello everyone. I've finally decided to do more than just listen to the podcast. I'm totally new to Real Estate investing, but my goal here is to learn as I go and get to know some like minded people on the same path....
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Whats the quick formula tom calculate monthly interest payments for a fixed rate mortgage? i.e. just to start with any total balance and quickly figure out what it would cost per month and/or per year with interest an...
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HI Guys,Ive been submitting offers around Los Angeles and educating myself on the rent control laws here (they are a pain but required). At my most recent meeting with the LA housing authority I learned about Prop 10 ...
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The March 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). Incredibly strong housing demand, a crippling 1.5 months of inventory, and ongoing affordability concerns produced y...
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Hi,I purchased a home last year through my S-D IRA. I made a lot of improvements to the home. Are those improvements tax deductible?