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Overbidding is the opposite of being a conservative investor. It happens when you buy above the market rate, compared to similar properties in the same general area. Another telltale sign of overbidding is when you pu...
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Hi.So I have gone through a lot of the analysis that are presented in the podcasts and one thing that is certain is that we have a somewhat different kettle of fish in Canada. The same numbers that are easier to post...
Hi everyone- I am a newbie looking into real estate investing.
Over my lunch break, I stumbled into Barnes & Noble and started reading a book about investing in duplexes, triplexes and quads by Larry Loftis.
In...
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If you had $90K to invest using funds from a Self Directed IRA how would you use it?
I have been thinking about this for some time. Here are some of my ideas and I would love to hear what you would do.
Option 1: Pu...
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When trying to find a lender for out of state investing, should you apply to banks/credit unions in the state you are investing or where you live?
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Hello, I am based in the metropolitan DC area and looking to invest out of state as this market is very expensive and it's hard to find a good deal. Does anyone have any experience investing in the Midwestern states? ...
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Hello,My goal with real estate is to replace my monthly income with passive income. For that I have chosen - Multi family investing. This could me anywhere from duplex to apartment building. Can experienced folks tell...
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Looking at a duplex where the current owner pays utilities simply because there is no si meter for water or electric.If I were to try and sub meter it, how much would that cost?If it’s to expensive to switch over how ...
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Hi BP community! I need some input on an investment property. Is it better to factor in my construction costs into the Hard Money OR use the cash I’ve set aside towards construction? I’m a contractor so the constructi...
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Hi all! We are considering an out of state investment property and the agent disclosed that there was a foundation structural inspection that shows cracks in the brick veneer and foundation wall. The inspector recomme...