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Forgive me if this seems naive, but what is the real benefit of having cash when investing in real estate vs. being able to obtain financing? Specifically 500k-1m of cash. Would it be best to use that to buy a forecl...
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Let me know if this topic may be better off in another forum.
Hi all. I have a 3 family in Boston and am looking to purchase another 3 or 4 family. I know Boston will appreciate over time. I am a buy and hold invest...
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Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETROIT-MI-SOLID-BRICK-SIN...Is the whole city falling apart?
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I know this subject has been discussed numerous times in various threads on BP, but I'm going to bring it up again.
I am looking for feedback from anyone that has gone from investing and managing their own properties...
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Hi there, I am new to this forum and was highly recommended by real estate friends to ask questions on this website.
My husband and I are strongly considering trying to sell our home and buy a new one without...
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Economic Update
(Yom Kippur Edition)
The second quarter of 2020 (April, May & June) was the mother of all economic contractions. Real GDP shrank at a 31.7% annual rate, the largest drop for any quarter since ...
Hello Guys!My name Erin and I heard about this site from a friend. I've been toying with the idea of getting into the real estate business for years now. I can honestly say I've never been more ready...I'm very inte...
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I successfully won the auction for a property that went to Sheriffs Sale in Racine County. The outstanding balance was $116,900, however the open bid was $124,167. This caught me a little by surprise. I had watched...