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Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...
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Seems challenging getting a real estate agent to provide comps for my property. 1st agent: lsit for $650k, 2nd agent: list for $680k, 3rd agent: list for $750k, and asked "would I consider getting an appraisal". (some...
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For StartersFirst off, BiggerPockets is an amazing site. I have been one of those lurkers everyday while listening podcast after podcast for almost a year now. Started taking the advice of Brandon and Josh and communi...
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For investors utilizing the STR strategy, what is your "gut feeling" for what the upcoming investment landscape will look like in 2025?I recently spoke with an investor who believes STR sales in WNC are going to hit t...
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The goal of every real estate investor is to buy prime real estate where money gains will be easier and rental returns almost guaranteed. But, as with any investment, the danger of loss is real and timing is everythin...
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I recently had a Letter Of Intent (LOI) accepted by a very motivated seller, who responded to one of my Direct Mail letters, and is willing to finance 100% of the purchase price. We were about to finalize the contr...
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Hello all, and thank you for taking the time to read my very first post.I am 51 years old living in Seal Beach California. I am an interventional radiologist, and work way too much. I recently got some blood work d...
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Hey folks, curious what you'd recommend in my shoes... I have two rentals at the moment, both SFH's. These were bought with savings rather than financed. I have the option of lending against my primary which would fre...
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Hello BP! I have entered into contract for a Triplex in South Central LA for $345,000 and would like to get your advice on whether I should go forward with this deal. Here are the numbers:Basic Information: Built in ...