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Just thought I would provide an account of my journey since I started investing in US property market in 2011 and more recently Detroit. Perhaps this can provide some inspiration/feedback for any wannabe foreign inves...
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I saw a similar discussion for 2017, so wanted to start one for 2018. What are some decent markets out there for good cashflow properties? Thanks-Harsh
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Which of these is currently the best market for long-term buy-and-hold investing? What data should I gather to go about analyzing the question? Any personal experience living and/or investing in these markets? Thank y...
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I figured we'd create a predictions thread for the stock market after I saw the Dow was below 7,000 for the first time in 12 years.
So . . . anyone have any predictions?
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I'm really curious to get opinions from other buy and hold investors with numerous financed properties in their portfolios. Currently, I'm in a healthy financial position, and I have 6 rentals that are all cash flowin...
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I have been toying with the idea of buying a food franchise, and have been working towards it for last couple of years. I calculated my current debt to income ration at 37%. It does take into account my current salar...
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Hey all,sorry for the short question here, just wondering if someone can help me with what I should be looking for from a cost perspective when buying my first or short-term rental.I saw a one bedroom one bath cabin t...
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Greetings all, I'm just getting started in the world of RE investing in my 40s, and would love some advice or insight into out of state opportunities to open up more possibilities and flexibility for portfolio expansi...
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I want to brrrr or flip properties and was super pumped, ready to jump in but I'm seeing the cost of rehab material out of control... Curious what other BP investors are thinking about these issues? I know you want to...