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Hi all,I am new to real estate and wanted to learn more about the general process of obtaining homes, investing in properties, etc.I understand one must get pre-qualified to see what rates are available but I was curi...
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I often see a 2% selling cost subtracted from a residual value in the direct cap or DCF valuation method for commercial deals. Is this realistic? 2% seems low. Anyone know how this became a standard - the methodolo...
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I'm Ranier Garza and I live in the Seattle area. I'm in aerospace at the moment, but I love the idea of buying property and earning and investing residual income. I currently own a couple properties and am always lo...
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This is not a question regarding the merits of flipping vs. renting. The question is this:When you analyze a Particular property and it looks like it would work as a flip or rental, how do you decide between the two? ...
I’m purchasing a condo in Hollywood Florida as a rental property after a year of ownership. The building allows 12 month, annual rentals only. How do I determine the rent and how do I vet potential tenants? My goal is...
Hey all. Trying make my first purchase on a 4 unit apartment. It is fully rented with long term renters but I need a good lender to help with this deal. I live in California but buying in another state.
Any recommen...
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Hi all, I've been more of a rehab then hold investor and own rental properties. I've hired property managers but not all have been good. I'm starting to think I'd prefer to flip properties, that way you don't have to ...
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So my tenant has been great and paying on time. I received a complaint from a neighbor unit that the tenant is smoking weed inside the unit. She clearly smells it and the other day knocked on the door to give her some...
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Good day to all,
Current Situation.
I have currently as of last week resigned from my current 100+k job(NYC). Reason family(be closer to son). I have found a job that pays 50k beginning, goes up over time(city agenc...
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If you have read my previous post, you know my wife and I are brand-new investors. We are getting ready to buy our first property, which will likely be some type of house hack. But I am 51, and I know myself. I can't...