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4 months ago I purchased a $195,000 new construction home. I put approx. $40,000 down. I have now taken a opportunity to live rent and expense free at an apartment complex as a Courtesy Police Officer. I am interes...
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When do you think we will see the influence of the 2019 Tech IPOs on the Bay Area real estate market? Will it be in 2019 or 2020?
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Hey guys! Sorry if this is naive but I figured this is the place to ask my "stupid" questions. How often would you say the "50% rule" of expenses applies in real life?
For example, how many years say in 10 ...
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So how's the market?
I'm glad you asked 😁
This may not be the most popular opinion on a forum full of hopeful investors but the Las Vegas housing market is already building a reputation as being one of the nations "...
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Any body willing to explain the process of buying bank owned foreclosures? Pros and cons, or some of the things to look out for as a brand new investor in the eastern North Carolina area. Any help is appreciated, than...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm a new member and first time poster. I'm 25 years old and have been living in my first home for a little over a year. My strategy is to 2 year live-in flip the house, and I've also been house-...
Hello i'm currently interested wholesales. Have any of you heard about the plans for the high-speed bullet train in Dallas off of 45? If so, how do you all think it will affect the market for that area? I talked...
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Hi guys and gals,
Just an interesting read I ran into. Thought I share...
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-2013-08-14?link=MW_popular
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I've done some creative financing, sorta house-hacking, and reno/refi with primary residences, but still trying to find a path to my first true investment property. Affordability is a big challenge in the bay area bu...
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Do you get homeowners insurance on a tax deed? Just wondering. My money will be tied up for at least a year and it seems like a gamble if the house were to burn down ect.