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I’ve just finished reading “The Color of Law” which is an eye opening look in to government sponsored segregation through housing policy. With section 8 being an actionable step in the right direction, why are some la...
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Hello BPers...
My name is John Elmenhe, I'm 15 years old and I'm going to begin investing in real estate the day I hit 18 years old by trying to wholesale properties. I'm going to begin working soon and I'm NOT goin...
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I just bought my first house at a foreclosure auction today after 3 attempts on other properties. I've been flipping REOs so far. The auctioneer was inexperienced, lost (could not find the correct legal location ...
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Intentionally triggering headline for this community, I know.
But, hear me out.
The policies that are so obviously destructive in many blue states (rent control, NIMBYsm for zoning, high taxes, regulations, fees) ...
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Sharing the Freddie Mac Worst Cities in terms of declining values. Boom towns zoom towns going down. Probably time to sell in Boise.
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I have a tenant who is moving out after having been busted with a large amount of drugs (approx $10,000) in the unit. I had started eviction proceedings against him but it seems he has moved out in advance of that ta...
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What's a reasonable cash-on-cash Short Term Rental return with 7.5% rates nowadays? Feels like 12-15% is solid, while we expect to refinance in the years ahead at a point or two lower. Any strong opinions?
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I made the leap and invested in my first property in October of this year. My plan is to live in this home for a year, to satisfy mortgage requirements, then rent it out. I still own my previous home that I am plan...