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More and more reports come out of the price increases, low supply and so on in the real estate market of large cities across the nation.
In your experience (or opinion), do the smaller cities outside of the larger me...
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Does anyone have tips on DIY installation of Formica countertops? I'm thinking of grabbing a slab or two from Lowes or HD to replace current 20-year-old green laminate countertops. I have the time, for now, so plan on...
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All I hear about is how great STRs are and how in the correct market they can basically be a money making machine. What are some of the cons or risks of owning a STR that a new investor should look out for? Asking any...
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Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
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Hi everyone,My girlfriend and I are first time home buyers in the Rhode Island area and we are looking to owner occupy a multi family as our first home. We recently found a three unit in the city of Woonsocket that lo...
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Off market 8 unit brick apartment building in Cleveland built in 1920, Manhattan Beach areaPurchase price - $145000Rehab costs - $30000 (cosmetic consisting of windows/paint/flooring/trim/carpentry)(6) 1-1 units under...
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I know it's a million dollar question, but could one show a real-life example of a good deal in the bay area? The reason I am asking is that I've been scourging redfin and zillow for Bay Area properties and I cannot f...
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Days on market for houses that we are selling have been higher than I would like for them to be. The rehabs are nice and we are staging them. We are typically selling within 3-6 months which really isn't that bad in...
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I have several SFH rentals in the nicer area of Albuquerque. I have been considering converting them to MTR. Generally, I'm reading that MTR should be within five miles of a hospital or two, as traveling nurses repres...
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My real estate agent just sent me a listing that has the potential to make a really good BRRRR, the only thing that concerns me is the house was built in 1920. Any advice or things to think about when buying a propert...