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Total newbie here, considering buying a property to rent (two family home) and hold for 5-10 years before selling.
I'd like to have a break even or positive cash flow and was wondering if there was a rule of thumb of...
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How are the short-term rental / AirBNB investors faring? At what point in the future are you seeing your bookings start to pick back up? Are locals picking up any of the near-term unmet demand? How are pure vacatio...
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I have been listening to podcasts and youtubes and I keep hearing people say that investors should not own their own home, they should rent. Can someone please explain the logic behind this. I have 55% equity in my ...
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Hello, I am just starting out and trying to get my first investment property. I am using a conventional loan for financing and putting down 25%. Surprisingly, (to me), I have put in multiple offers on different proper...
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So I have been wanting to invest in real estate for a while now, as it is part of my retirement plan. Been waiting for a good time and have finally decided to pull the trigger. Worked quite a few numbers, and found a ...
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I've put in offers for over 15 houses and still haven't had an offer accepted. I'm offering cash, 5 day inspections, full price (and sometimes more on some of the houses) and still no luck.
Maybe somebody can shed s...
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Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!As we begin 2017, what do you see as your biggest challenges your business faces? If you're a new investor, what challenges are you experiencing in getting your first (or next) deal?
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To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes to acquire it?I don't want to become ultra wealthy because I don't want to do what it takes.I love spending time with my wife and being home...