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I live in Southern California and there is a duplex for sale for $800,000 I want to purchase it as a first time buyer. Was wondering if the listing price is to high for cash flow to generate ?
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For new Real Estate investors would you say Tampa or Cape Coral would be a better place to start building a portfolio?
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I've often pondered the thought of intimately learning an industry, scooping up businesses, and building a small empire much like RE investors do. Dry cleaners, nail salons, etc. Sure there's less of them than SFRs or...
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Hello all,
I am curious as to how you personally analyze the local real estate market before you purchase a house for A) Flipping and B) Renting?
What are the differences you look for? (Ex. Neighborhood, school dis...
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This is an interesting article which takes a look at the statistical correlations behind property valuations. The assumption seems to be that high population growth areas are the places that make the most sense for mu...
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HelloI started my real estate journey 4 years ago, purchased a few properties every year, my current portfolio includes 17 units with a monthly cash flow of $8K, now I am trying to figure out my next step. My initial...
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I am curious is anyone experiencing higher than normal nonpaying tenants and evictions?
If so, how long is it taking you to get them out? Are you seeing any lower rents?