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After looking at the opportunities available in RE investing and analyzing the risks and rewards I decided that there are better options available to build wealth. It pains me to say this since I have been an apprais...
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One of the things I always try to be conscientious to is herd mentality. Recognition of herd mentality and the pure luck of a well timed divorce kept me from investing in real estate in 2007 and waiting until 2008 wh...
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Hi, I am new to real estate investing and really appreciate how much I earn from your posts! I am researching how to analyze deals and am having a hard time with some of the amazing deals people post about on here. ...
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Hello, I'm looking for some advise on what to do. In 2006 my wife and I purchased our first home in Lansing, MI. Honestly, I believe we overpaid unfortunately, and it cost us $107,000. We had an FHA loan with no down ...
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To whom it may concern,Since this is my first time making a thread, I feel the need to share a little about myself. If you’re only interested in the book review, feel free to skip ahead. My name is Alexander Monnin....
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I am a person who needs to make his own mistakes. Doesn’t matter how much you tell me OR EVEN how much I believe you. I need to burn my hand on the stove, but I get an awful lot of private messages asking questions ...
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Something I remember reading in Josh Dorkin's book, about economic cycles, is that one sign you're in the Peak Phase of a real estate market is that there are real estate gurus everywhere.I can't stop seeing this now....
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So I think the good news around real estate is only going to continue for some time to come. I believe we could see 5%-10% appreciation between now and 18-36 months on a national level and much more in local markets ...
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Hi there, I need advice and I thought what better of a place to ask than a place dedicated to the type of people I (think) I should be trying to find (to buy our property). This is not an ad (and please let me know ...