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Ok so here is the summary. A class C apartment was bought by my friend not too long ago. I invested 20% as a silent partner and there are two other partners. The loan balance when the complex was bought was $2 million...
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Wow! Love this forum! I've wanted to invest in real estate for over a decade, but I never really had the stability to do it.
My family and I live in the Springfield, MO area. We've been renting out our prev...
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After reading (and thoroughly enjoying) HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth, one of my takeaways from the material was a quote from a long-time investor that says he only purchases 4 bedroom single fami...
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First time poster. Have never owned a home, and I love my apartment in Chicago (which I rent). I’m saving for my first investment property and I’m thinking to either look for a house-hack in Chicago (which would be ex...
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I've been looking at buying my first property in Florida, and would like some advice / suggestions on markets to look out there. To start, I've been looking around Orlando Kissimmee area but would love to hear thought...
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Hello,My name is Jason and I'm a new real estate investor. I'm having trouble deciding on a market as this is my first purchase. I plan to purchase a MRH in order to Brrrr. I'm familiar with the following areas either...
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When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?
Thanks for your help.