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Locked topic- tripped over a post that was locked. Could we have an Off Topic forum and when something is deemed to be locked, leave it open but move it to Off Topic? Some of these discussions are great and enterta...
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Do rental rates usually fall when interest rates increase and home values decrease?
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So, this conversation came up with my best mate yesterday evening and I thought I'd get some insights from the investor gurus here.Given what's going on now (increasing prices and lower inventory), and given the growt...
Hi everyone - is it common for HELOC appraisals to come in lower than conventional mortgage appraisals? Last spring my property appraised for $135k and this past fall it appraised again for $85k. No drastic changes t...
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Does anyone have an opinion on the commercial real estate crisis and which areas of commercial it will have the most significant impact on?
Personally, I do not expect apartment buildings to be hit as badly as office...
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Fresh off the presses! Here's my January 2019 market report. Great info for investors, homeowners and buyers.Are you planning to buy, sell or both in 2019? My goal is doing 4 flips and purchasing 5 more rentals.Januar...
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Investment Info:
Office Space commercial investment investment.
Purchase price: $165,000
Cash invested: $80,000
5 unit commercial mixed used building
What made you interested in investing in...
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The original thread Greg R. started on the topic has been closed for further contributions, so I put my input in this new thread.
Hello @Greg R
Crash deniers? Interesting title.
Blanket statements by experts have ...
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Are the interest Rates rising soon? and if so, what are some RE strategies to still be successful. I’m a newbie newbie!
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Referring to distressed properties with good numbers.What's your guess? 2022? 2023? 2024? 2025?2022 when the Fed raises the interest rates is my banker's answer as of last month.2021 was my realtor's answer back in Au...