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In my lovely area of Seattle, the city council and the entire state government here are socialists. I live in the People's Republic of Seattle. The liberal government here believes that it is evil to make a profit.1) ...
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I was looking at financing options, and I found the the "lending club" after a quick google. It sounds like a peer to peer loan service? Has anyone used it, either to lend money or borrow money? How does it work? Res...
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I am a new investor in the DC area trying to get my investing career started with a rental property (or perhaps a BRRRR). Whether you are a seasoned or newbie investor, I’m sure that a potential recession is at very l...
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I had rental properties before, it wasn't very successful and I sold everything. Fast forward to now, probably the worst time to buy investment property. I understand that, but for some reason I still have an itch t...
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Hey Florida BP-er's,I heard that if someone has been filed for foreclosure in Florida, who is also an owner occupant, you CAN NOT take over their existing loan subject-to...Can someone verify?Thanks,Jordan
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Has anyone quit their job after just one or two deals?
After the second one I have in mind, my net income will equal my W2.
Just curious. I am tempted. (I posted this in the STR discussion because I doubt this has...
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I bought a short sale for 315 in a 500k area, the home has not been painted before, the home should be painted but I want to keep the entire budget for the flip below 10k. I don't want to buy cheap paint but I don't w...
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Hi all!So I've been talking with my wife about the benefits to real estate investing vs. other forms of investing (stocks, bonds, annuities, etc.). She leans very much towards those forms of investing because it is wh...
Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...