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Hi All!I am from NYC (downtown Manhattan)I am completely new to the investing arena.I am not planning on investing in my local area but am looking for an area to invest in.My challenges are the following:1- I am looki...
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Hey Everyone!I'm looking to make a purchase decision within the next 2 months on my second property using the live-in flip strategy in the Raleigh area. Ultimately, I'm looking for a home I can invest ~$20k in renovat...
Hello everyone, I would like to purchase a single family home with only 5% down that cash flows at least $300 - $500. Range from $200k- $300k in the surrounding suburbs of houston. I am using the BP calculator, if i p...
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Hi, I'm noticing there are some RENT TO OWN properties in the Bay area through FSBO site, and it's very expensive to buy out right in the bay area the conventional way, and some of these houses seem cheaper. My questi...
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Economic conditions come in cycles just like it does in Real Estate. While there is plenty that will make investors happy, a time will come when housing prices will fall, leasing those that have made investments in r...
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Hey folks - i'm considering a multifamily property in Bristol, Connecticut , but I know nothing of the area. Someone mentioned it was a "Dying Town" - so I should stay away. Can anyone confirm or deny that? Anyone inv...
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Just curious as to whether or not anyone is familiar with the exploding markets in North Dakota and Texas surrounding the new oil and gas extracting technologies? Some of my contacts are starting to ask me q...
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I am starting my search for another investment property for buy and hold, likely a duplex or triplex. I have property in Cleveland and am looking there, but also curious if other investors recommend nearby-ish cities?...
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I’m considering starting a Self Storage business to find locations, build and flip Storage Facilities. In my mind the 2 or 3 Principals of the company would source the projects, raise money on a project basis, manage...
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After years of doing this, I still get the odd surprise. All of us who do DIY rentals understand that one of our biggest saving points compared to the hands-off investor is the kitchen drain. To hit the high points:1....