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When we talk about investing, there are two important components. First you want return of your money, then you want a return on your money. The return of your money bit is all about safety. Oddly enough, some ...
Hi guys, I can't decide whether to invest in this property or not. We currently have a multi-family that we net $1500/month.. we been saving that profit and using it as down payment to invest in a condo in another par...
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One of the ways that I acquire properties to hold for long-term rentals is via tax deed sales. As I was looking for my normal profile rental in February, I came across a nice house on the water in a very desirable pa...
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Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...
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Hey Ladies and Gentlemen’s, I live in Louisiana but I’m thinking about buying some property in Detroit. I notice they have a lot property on the low end ($3,000- $10,000) and some are bundle deals. They are in low inc...
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Someone has approached me about purchasing a vacant lot (residential) they own. Unfortunately, none of the investors on my buyers list is interested in purchasing one.
Are investors not interested in vacant lots? H...
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Greetings everybody,My name is Eric and after reading a few books/articles on REI off and on for 10 years, I think I'm ready to take the plunge. A friend of mine showed me this website and I've been obsessively listen...
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Quick question. After you have the property under contract, do you:
1) Set a low list price to try starting a bidding war
2) Set the list price to reflect your desired profit
3) Set the list price higher than your de...
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Looking for some lending helpI have a freshly renovated property and want to add it to my rental portfolioAppraised value 240000amount to finance 132000rental income 1500 motaxes yearly 963insurance 1715LTV 55%I alr...
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My worst loss was $100,000 trading foreign exchange. I made $100,000 one year then lost $200,000 the next.
My worst real estate deal I lost about $25,000 on. Paid too much, rented to dirt bag tenant for way...