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according to the latest figures from Case-Shiller Index, and housing prices are the highest in seven years. And every city in the index showed an increase. All good news.
But there is another side to the news also....
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I'm super fired up to get into real estate investment. I've been in banking for a little over a year now as a Personal Banker. In that time I've met more real estate investors than I can count, from single family to c...
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I just opened escrow in San Diego, I purchased a property in North Park with a VA loan, It is a 4 unit property. Using the 50% rule, my portion of "rent" will be around $400 less than what I am currently spending. I u...
I’m currently parking my cash in a high yield MMA in anticipation for my next acquisition; however, I feel that inflation is rating it away. What are your strategies to keep it liquid yet still have your cash work for...
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Following a couple of months of slowing activity, the real estate market experienced a mini-boom in November. Here is a closer look at what’s happening throughout the region:Summary: The entire region has enjoyed incr...
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First off I have to say I love this community and all that I have learned from it. Was hoping I could get some nuggets of wisdom from everyone here.So currently I own my first home that is a 1 bedroom co-op in Westche...
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This is my first post so i apologize in advance for any errors . I recently passed my exam in california and just signed with a small brokerage. My broker has generously offered me 10k to market myself and advertise h...
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Just a thought I've had for a couple of weeks now.
What if I used the FHA loan and paid the PMI for a condo where I live and then get a rental property? I would have to take HOA's into consideration but . . .
Buy ...
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Good Afternoon,My name is Mia Garic and I wanted to introduce myself to the BP community. I have always had a passion in real estate and have finally started reading, researching, and doing what I can to get started a...
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Looking for suggestions on who to go with for web hosting and business email providers. We just started our REI company and are looking for the best option for a reasonable price and appreciate all suggestions greatly!