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Hello everyone, I'm new on this site and I'm also new to real estate. I purchased a condo in 2017. Its a 2 Bdr 1 bath. I recently just took out a HELOC on it for $25k for a down payment on a 1Bdr 1 Bath rental propert...
Currently my flat roof itself doesn’t look old yet. No patch jobs anywhere so My former inspector concluded it might last another 4~5 years more but that was 10 months ago, when I purchased this property. But the fl...
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Hi all!I finally started researching long-term investment cities.- Memphis (TN)- Indianapolis (IN)- Harrisburg (PA)- Cincinnati (OH)- Worcester (MA)Except Memphis, crime map doesn't seem too bad and all 4 cities have ...
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I am an out of state investor and looking to purchase my first rental property in Cleveland, OH. What would be the best way to take out a loan? I am looking to hold the property long term, and I do have a job. Also, T...
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I am currently in escrow trying to buy an REO property in Southern CA. I am getting the house at a 25% discount from what it was previously bought for. The home was partially upgraded and recent comps are about the s...
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Hi all, a CT investor here asking you NY pros for some help/advice. In my local towns where I flip, I have had success being able to run my projects as a homeowner. I have my major subs pull their permits (plumbing, e...
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how should I start out as a real estate investor? I have a 575 credit score with no capital. I an a licensed real estate agent with my license on a holding company. I would like to transition from my full time j...
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This is my first post, so please forgive any mistakes or blunders I make during it.I just quit my retail job yesterday and am starting work as an independent contractor for a flooring company. I also just found a town...
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Hello everyone smarter than I. Here's the situation; I've one rental SFR at the moment that cash flows fairly well. I'm saving 30% of my income from one job and all my income from a second to have more money to inve...
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Hi thereI am wondering if it is advisable for an inexperienced investor to get started with 5+ units or if it would be better to first stick to 1 to 4 units. I already know the process to get a conventional or HM loan...