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Dear Buying & Selling Real Estate Forum:I am seriously considering a career as a real estate agent and am also considering relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area from New York City. I'd like to know everyone's t...
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Hi BP Community,
I’m looking to refine my real estate investment strategy and want to make sure I’m on the right track.
Here are a few areas I’m focusing on:
Property Selection: How do you choose the right type of ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 15, 2020)
It’s official: The longest expansion in U.S. history ended in February as the economy fell into a deep recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (“NBER”...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $220,000
Cash invested: $80,000
My own home, going to rent extra rooms to friends in Spring
What made you ...
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Texas offers an attractive housing market for both residents and investors. The lower cost of living, regional variations, and strong market demand contribute to the affordability and accessibility of homes in the sta...
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Hello BP,I am struggling with my apartment underwriting standards. I use a set of conservative or semi-conservative rules that should keep me out of trouble if the market turns against me. What I keep finding out is t...
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Wrote the following for our clients in mid December 2015. Would welcome comments from fellow BP members.National EconomyWe think that a quote from Business Wire summarizes the national economy fairly well.Economic Gr...
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I've had a lot of deals like this come across my desk, they are 5 million dollar and above. These are preforeclosures and REO and they are negative cash flowing usually because there around 50% occupied.
How do I va...
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What are some of the best markets for LTR multi-family with a decent rent to purchase price ratio?
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The City of Chicago has recently streamlined its financial incentive programs for economic development within city limits. Historically, navigating the funding landscape was complex with differing program specific fun...