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Research the market
Before buying a duplex, it's important to research the real estate market in the area where you want to invest. Look at the current property values, rental rates, and vacancy rates in the area. ...
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Where are we in the real estate cycle, and is it time to get in the game?
The great credit crisis hit our country in late 2008, causing a severe collapse in both the residential and commercial real estate markets. Th...
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Hello everyone,
I hope this post finds you well. I am an investor who is interested in the San Antonio real estate market and I was wondering if anyone could provide me with some information on the current state of t...
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If the commercial real estate market causes some banks to fail as predicted by Powell (see yahoo finance article attached) what correlation will we see in the economy as a whole? Does commercial collapse spill into Mu...
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Maximizing profits when selling an investment property involves strategic planning and execution. Here are some of our top tips to help you get the most out of your investment:Market Understanding:-Research current lo...
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Hey everyone! As we continue on into a new digital age - I have begun to notice more trends in virtual real estate as well as using Web 3.0 in new real estate marketing/purchasing trends. Even air bnb's that are acces...
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When it comes to these options, I think it really depends on the current real estate market. When I did my first 1031 exchange it was a good real estate market. Prices were not too high, but real estate was moving j...
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Hi everyone! I joined last night and have already been enjoying the the forums. I am from Ventura County, California but hope to be moving to Colorado within the year.
My background isn't with real estate, but with...
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Hello BP members,My name is Pablo Guzman and I live in Beverly Hills, CA. I have been part of large real estate syndications, most recently in the mobile home sector, and am now looking to expand to out of state mult...
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from Australia it looks very strange to me I see homes for sale starting from $1, take 1 mile out of Chicago central I see a 3 bedroom house for something like $7,000 which seems rather cheap for a location so close t...