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Failure probably isn’t the right word to describe my action thus far, as there are still a few days left in 2017. In Late October, I set a goal to buy my first investment property by Jan 1, 2018. I suppose I can still...
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We are just about to complete our first spec home - a $650k single family ranch style home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. I always wanted to build new and despite my almost ten years of remodeling experience there wer...
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I’m new to investing but would like to know if anyone has had experience in rental properties in Albany NY will it be the next big market ?
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Lessons Learned from Real Estate Market Frenzy
This is an observation of real estate market frenzies and lessons learned from the viewpoint of a third generation real estate investor, developer, property manager, and...
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Looking to start a thread to discuss current events in RTP/Raleigh-Durham and it's impact on local real estate. We clearly see an uptick of demands & low inventory. Especially with investment properties, it's hard...
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I am currently in the foreign service and a Marine reservist. I have my money diversified between my Thrift Savings Plan (maxing out), investments with my in-laws construction business overseas, an S&P 500 SPDR, a...
Hello Everyone!I have some questions about house hacking but I thought I would give an intro to give you a better idea of where I am coming from. If you want to just get to my questions I have separated the two. Thank...
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Hi, I've been looking for LTRs in the Carolinas and I haven't found a decent deal in the last 3 months. I live in California and with the current interest rates, I am a bit lost and I need help looking for new markets...
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One of the most common posts observed in the forums is "I just settled on my 3rd section 8 rental and have a goal of reaching XYZ doors in 3 years, 5 years etc". Many arrive at this strategy through paid mentorship, w...