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Hi Folks,I've been looking at communities surrounding my area (Portland and SW Washington) and considering investing there for a buy and hold strategy. I am wondering, though, if I should be excluding any of them by ...
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To make a long story short, I just purchased a SFR out of state that was occupied with a long term tenant. Well the tenant decided to move out a week before escrow closed. On their way out, they left a few broken wind...
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I've been browsing the local MLS just to see which areas are trending, etc. More and more I'm finding rehabbed homes listed for WAYYYY beyond what the average sale price for the area is. Example, there is a run down ...
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Hey everyone, I hear all the time finding the right contractor tends to be a struggle. Does anyone have a list of criteria to look for in finding a decent contractor? I'd love some help as I'm moving into my first reh...
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Does anyone purchase in the inner city? Can you tell me the pros and cons? What have been some of your experiences?
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Currently looking at the following scenario within the next 12 months. Any/all feedback, advice, help will be greatly appreciated!
Sell primary SFR which I pay $4,500/mo (PITI). Move into rental with a monthly budget...
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I am skipping a lot of key material related to house building, but I guess anyone can check out my website for the full package. Here are some more summary posts lets try and throw a few more in here and go 21 - 28 a...
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Hey All,As I said, I'm new to this, to investing in real estate. I was an agent in the past (long time ago) but always wanted to get into the investing side, not that my wife and I have settled in Connecticut I want t...
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*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I just wire-transferred the earnest money on a triplex in Bastrop, right outside of Aus...
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I just found you guys, what a great community!I've been running a successful cabinet painting business in Raleigh, NC for the past 5 years or so and have seen varied advice and suggestions about how, when and when not...