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I am often asked this question: "What is my biggest financial risk in buying/owning a short-term rental property?"
Lots of things come immediately to mind: Septic problems, a new roof, HVAC failure, lower-than-proj...
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Good day, All! New to this whole note buying business and I have run across an interesting scenario that I'm hoping you all can help me out with. I just bought a non-performing 2nd note on a home where the 1st note is...
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Hello everyone, hope everyone is investing happily and profitably! I have found a circa 1921 quadreplex in one of the best areas of Raleigh, NC. Its in an area which is extremely desirable for renters and buyers. Th...
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I'm hoping to purchase my first investment in the next few months and I'm looking at online auction properties. My first purchase will most likely be sight-unseen, other than the pictures on the listing. Very scary,...
I'm contemplating selling my primary residence and buying a primary residence. Both sell and buy side will be $1 million+ each transactions. Area standard listing commission is around 2% and buyer agent commission i...
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With the world moving towards becoming more energy conscious and renovating homes for the future of our cities, does it make sense financially and logistically (time scales) to build more innovative homes with a focus...
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how you do pay your GC? If the GC requires a deposit and the HML only pays after work is completed (completely makes sense) does the deposit come out of pocket? Also, I read a few times that your quotes from GC’s need...
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Hey guys,
Just joined the forum today. I am an Australian and have been living and buying real estate in Kansas City for the past year.
I am looking at connecting with as many people as possible.
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I am fairly new to investing, and thus far have stayed in the residential market. No commercial loans, however my end goal is to get to that point so I have been reading up on how to get the loan, requirements, etc. ...
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I currently own a single family rental in a single family zone right in the heart of the city of Seattle. The home is old, built in 1919 with original plumbing, wiring and two major floor to ceiling cracks in the foun...