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Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...
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I hope this post will help inspire new investors to keep pushing everyday until they reach their goals. I owe a lot of my success to the BP community and I hope to give back as much as I have received!
Three years a...
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Hello everyone. This is my first post on the forum besides the new member area. I have been reading a book about investing in Duplexes, Triplexs and Quads. So far, the author has expressed his use of GRM (Gross rent m...
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Hi everyone,This is my first post ever on BP, and I'm a huge fan. I've watched every single podcast and just found out about the site a month ago after reading.. Rich Dad Poor Dad, of course. I'd love to get some of y...
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Good afternoon all.I am just a newbie and I am wroking to get my fist deal done by the end of this year and I was recommended a realtor by a friend of mine who has been investing successfully for the last couple of ye...
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I've heard on the podcast that you should take what zillow offers ( zestimates, prices and such) with a grain of salt...can anybody clarify or expand on this? Are the prices on this site quality? Are they negotiable? ...
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Hi all and thanks BP for all the HELOC posts and answers.Hopefully this will contribute for others coming in just like I did with no clue how to or what to do.After calling around to nearly all the local banks, it's a...
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Hello, I have successfully connected with a wholesaler. They have found me a property in the Lakewood, CO 80232 zip code.
Current Details
1963 Brick Ranch Single Family 992 sqft/3 bd/1 bath 1 car garage. There is ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 15, 2020)
It’s official: The longest expansion in U.S. history ended in February as the economy fell into a deep recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (“NBER”...
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With properties prices going up like this, when do you think rents will catch up? Do you think we are in an economic environment to have a raise in rents?as a background I have some properties in Houston, Texas. Ove...